Modestest: meaning, definitions and examples
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modestest
[ หmษdษชstษชst ]
degree of modesty
The term 'modestest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'modest,' which describes someone who is humble and unassuming. It indicates the highest degree of modesty among a group of individuals. In this context, a person identified as the modestest would demonstrate the least boastfulness and a significant sense of humility compared to others. It's worth noting that while 'modest' is commonly used, its superlative 'modestest' is rarely employed in everyday conversation.
Synonyms
humblest, meekest, unassumingest.
Examples of usage
- She was the modestest person in the room.
- Among all her achievements, she remained the modestest.
- He always points to her as the modestest of them all.
Translations
Translations of the word "modestest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น modesto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฎเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช modest
๐ฎ๐ฉ modest
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะพะผะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ skromny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆงใใใช
๐ซ๐ท modeste
๐ช๐ธ modesto
๐น๐ท mรผtevazฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒธ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุงุถุน
๐จ๐ฟ skromnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ skromnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐฆ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ skromen
๐ฎ๐ธ hรณgfleygรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััะบะตะฝัะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษvazรถkar
๐ฒ๐ฝ modesto
Etymology
The word 'modest' originates from the Latin word 'modestus,' which means 'measured' or 'moderate.' The adaptation of 'modest' into Middle English likely happened in the 14th century. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass not just moderation in behavior or attitude, but also an absence of vanity or pride. The superlative 'modestest' follows English language conventions for forming superlatives, though it is seldom used in modern language due to its awkwardness. In contemporary usage, more common phrases tend to replace 'modestest' as speakers prefer using 'most modest' to convey the same idea. The rarity of the term reflects a language preference for simpler, more direct forms of expression.