modest

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.2.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmɑdəst/
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[edit] Adjective

modest (comparative more modest, superlative most modest)

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. (especially of behaviour or clothing) Avoiding being sexually suggestive.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:humble
• See also Wikisaurus:intermediate
• See also Wikisaurus:small

[edit] Antonyms

• immodest

[edit] Derived terms

• modesty

[edit] Translations