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modest

 

[ หˆmษ’dษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.

Synonyms

humble, reserved, self-effacing, unassuming

Examples of usage

  • She was very modest about her achievements.
  • He was modest and didn't like to be the center of attention.
Context #2 | Adjective

clothing

Not overly bold or bright; subdued.

Synonyms

plain, simple, subtle, unpretentious

Examples of usage

  • She wore a modest dress to the party.
  • The decor was simple and modest.

Translations

Translations of the word "modest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น modesto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฎเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bescheiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sederhana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะพะผะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skromny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽงใˆใ‚ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท modeste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ modesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผtevazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒธ์†ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูˆุงุถุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skromnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skromnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐฆ่™š็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skromen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณgvรฆr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะฟะฐะนั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™vazรถkar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ modesto

Etymology

The word 'modest' comes from the Latin word 'modestus', which means 'restrained' or 'moderate'. In English, the word has been used since the late 16th century to describe someone who is humble or moderate in their behavior or appearance.

See also: mode, modify, module, modulo.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,521, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.