modest

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
  2. Small, moderate in size.
  3. Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.
  4. Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑdəst/ en-us-modest.ogg

Word forms

modest more modest modester most modest modestest

Etymology

From Middle French modeste, from Latin modestus.

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