modest
adjective
How to pronounce modest?
The word modest sounds like mod-est
/'mɑdɛst/
What is the definition of modest?
adjectivenot large but sufficient in size or amount
Examples
- a modest salary
- modest inflation
adjectiverelatively moderate, limited, or small
Examples
- a newspaper with a modest circulation
adjectivelow or inferior in station or quality
Examples
- a modest man of the people
adjectivehumble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
adjectivefree from pomp or affectation
Examples
- comfortable but modest cottages
adjectivemarked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
Examples
- a modest apartment
- too modest to wear his medals
adjectivenot offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
Examples
- a modest neckline in her dress covered her up to her collarbone