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modest
[mod-ist]
adjective
having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
Synonyms: , , ,free from ostentation or showy extravagance.
a modest house.
Synonyms: ,having or showing regard for the decencies of behavior, speech, dress, etc.; decent.
a modest neckline on a dress.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: ,limited or moderate in amount, extent, etc..
a modest increase in salary.
modest
/ Ė³¾É»åÉŖ²õ³Ł /
adjective
having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities
reserved or shy
modest behaviour
not ostentatious or pretentious
not extreme or excessive; moderate
decorous or decent
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- modestly adverb
- hypermodest adjective
- hypermodestness noun
- overmodest adjective
- pseudomodest adjective
- quasi-modest adjective
- supermodest adjective
- unmodest adjective
- Ė³¾“Ē»å±š²õ³Ł±ō²ā adverb
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of modest1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of modest1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
āTodayās been modest but itās good to see so many people willing to keep up the momentum,ā said Christopher Lee, 39, of Venice, who carried a sign that said, āLAās too hot for ICE.ā
Whatever modest Ohtaniās contributions can make from the mound, the Dodgers will take them.
Marnus Labuschagne was handed the role at Lord's but modest returns of 17 and 22 are unlikely to settle the debate.
Friend Stuart Smith, also from Bicester, said Ms Logan was "strong, modest and reliable".
A housekeeper with a modest income, she was slowly bled for more than $100,000 through a mix of false assurances and threats.
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