2 days ago · modest and decent apply especially to deportment and dress as outward signs of inward chastity or purity.

MODEST definition: having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions. See examples of modest used in a …

MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. not usually talking about or making obvious…. Learn more.

Definition of modest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Define modest. modest synonyms, modest pronunciation, modest translation, English dictionary definition of modest. adj. 1. Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own abilities, …

If you say that someone is modest, you approve of them because they do not talk much about their abilities or achievements.

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Modest definition: Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value.

Modest refers to a person, behavior or appearance that is humble, unassuming or moderate, and does not draw attention to oneself or one's abilities. It can also describe a moderate or low estimation of …

A person is modest if he or she is very successful but does not call attention to this. Modest generally means "big enough but not huge" — like a modest house or a modest income.