Modest — synonyms, modest antonyms, definition

1. modest (a)

abstemious artless ascetic austere bald bare barren basic becoming blushing calculating calm celibate chaste cheap classic collected composed cool courteous • • •

2. modest (Adjective)

low lowly mild minor pocket-size pocket-sized small-scale immodest

modest (Adjective) — Marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself. ex. "a modest apartment" ex. "too modest to wear his medals"

modest (Adjective) — Not large but sufficient in size or amount. ex. "a modest salary" ex. "modest inflation"

modest (Adjective) — Free from pomp or affectation. ex. "comfortable but modest cottages"

modest (Adjective) — Not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance.

modest (Adjective) — Low or inferior in station or quality. ex. "a modest man of the people"

modest (Adjective) — Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness. ex. "modest and self-effacing"

modest (Adjective) — Limited in size or scope. ex. "a newspaper with a modest circulation"

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