modest
//ˈmɑdəst//
Forms
- Comparative
- more modest
- Superlative
- most modest
Definitions
1.Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
2.Small, moderate in size.
- He earns a modest amount of money.
- Her latest novel was a modest success.
3.Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.
4.Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3878
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Middle French modeste
From Latin modestus.