modest in English

adjective

1

unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.

he was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise

synonyms: self-effacing, self-deprecating, humble, unpretentious, unassuming, unpresuming, unostentatious, unshowy, unflashy, shy, bashful, self-conscious, diffident, reserved, reticent, coy

2

(of an amount, rate, or level of something) relatively moderate, limited, or small.

drink modest amounts of alcohol

synonyms: moderate, fair, limited, tolerable, passable, adequate, satisfactory, acceptable, unexceptional

3

(of a woman) dressing or behaving so as to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially to avoid attracting sexual attention.

We see that one should look for a proper, modest woman to be his wife, in order to have an eternal loving relationship.

adjective

self-effacing, self-deprecating, humble, unpretentious, unassuming, unpresuming, unostentatious, unshowy, unflashy, shy, bashful, self-conscious, diffident, reserved, reticent, coy
moderate, fair, limited, tolerable, passable, adequate, satisfactory, acceptable, unexceptional
small, ordinary, simple, plain, humble, inexpensive, unostentatious, unpretentious
decorous, decent, seemly, demure, proper
meek, mild
small, lowly, humble, low
small, minor, pocket-size, small-scale, pocket-sized
small

Use "modest" in a sentence

1. Modest Apparels is the modest fashion destination

2. Mama, it's modest.

3. He's too modest.

4. Russian Brides are quite modest

5. Our requirements seem fairly modest.

6. He's a very modest man.

7. The price is very modest.

8. A modest person is realistic.

9. You should be more modest.

10. They live in modest comfort.

11. He is modest in his behavior.

12. Be Modest in Language and Behavior

13. Burkini Full-Cover Modest Swimsuit Black

14. Blushet (plural Blushets) A modest girl

15. “Wisdom Is With the Modest Ones”

16. He is modest about his achievements.

17. She wore a modest bathing suit.

18. 12 They live in modest comfort.

19. He charged a relatively modest fee.

20. She's very modest about her success.

21. Might I make a modest suggestion?

22. She is modest without being coy.

23. She is modest without being Coy

24. He is a very modest person.

25. Really great men are essentially modest.

26. He was paid a modest emolument.

27. Modest your bearing, submissive is your heart,

28. The modest Kingdom Hall on the island

29. Personally he was quiet, modest and unobtrusive.

30. He was typically modest about his achievements.

31. And now, a modest proposal from Rep.

32. Confidence in Supreme Court Modest, but Steady

33. A modest Proposal dramatizes starvation by cannibalism.

34. Saul was a modest man approved by God.

35. What does Blushet mean? (obsolete) A modest girl

36. Answers for Affectedly MODEST OR SHY crossword clue

37. Christian Funerals —Dignified, Modest, and Pleasing to God

38. Blushet: A little blusher; a modest young girl

39. This modest, soft-spoken woman had unshakable faith.

40. 27 A modest congregation sat underneath on benches.

41. " No modest, matronly dove grays and lilacs tonight.

42. Many people become conceited after only modest success.

43. Even people of modest income could afford one.

44. Meals, modest housing, and other services are provided.

45. Though very intelligent, she is nevertheless rather modest.

46. 20 Exhibiting no pretensions, boastfulness, or ostentation; modest.

47. The hairdresser gave her hair a modest tinting.

48. Though very intelligent[Sentencedict.com ], she is nevertheless rather modest.

49. Would you honor us by sharing our modest supper?

50. Scenic walks are included in the modest daily rate.