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MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. not usually talking about or making obvious…. Learn more.
1. a. : placing a moderate estimate on one's abilities or worth. b. : neither bold nor self-assertive : tending toward diffidence. 2. : arising from or characteristic of a modest nature. 3. : observing the proprieties of dress and behavior : decent. 4. a. : limited in size, amount, or scope. a family of modest means. b. : unpretentious.
Modest definition: having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.. See examples of MODEST used in a sentence.
A woman can be described as modest when she avoids doing or wearing anything that might cause other people to have sexual feelings towards her. You can also describe her clothes or behaviour as modest.
A person is modest if he or she is very successful but does not call attention to this. Modest generally means "big enough but not huge" — like a modest house or a modest income. An ambitious person will not be satisfied with modest progress.
Definition of modest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. If you are modest, you do not talk in a proud…. Learn more.
1. having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc. 2. free from ostentation: a modest house. 3. having or showing regard for the decencies of behavior, speech, dress, etc. 4. limited or moderate in amount, extent, etc.
MODEST meaning: 1 : not very large in size or amount; 2 : not too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities not showing or feeling great or excessive pride.
modest meaning, definition, what is modest: someone who is modest does not want to t...: Learn more.
