modest
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Britannica Dictionary definition of MODEST
[more modest; most modest]
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not very large in size or amount
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Despite its modest [=somewhat small] size, the city has many things to offer tourists.
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They own a modest home near the beach.
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She enjoyed modest success with her singing career.
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He earns a modest income.
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We live on a modest budget.
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New cars are now available at relatively modest prices.
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He has only a modest amount of knowledge on the subject.
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It is a book of only modest importance.
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approving
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not too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities
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not showing or feeling great or excessive pride
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opposite immodest
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She's very modest about her achievements.
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Don't be so modest. Your performance was wonderful!
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“I'm not a hero. I was just doing my job,” he said in his characteristically modest way.
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He is unusually modest for a man who is so famous and successful.
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a
of clothing
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not showing too much of a person's body
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She preferred wearing more modest swimsuits.
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In some countries, women must wear very modest clothing in public.
b
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shy about showing your body especially in a sexual way
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preferring to wear modest clothing
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opposite immodest
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a modest young woman
— modestly
adverb-
Our business has been modestly successful.
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a modestly priced car
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a modestly dressed young woman
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She modestly refused to accept credit for the team's success.
