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How to pronounce "modest" and what is the meaning of "modest"?

modest

adjective

How to pronounce modest?

The word modest sounds like mod-est
/'mɑdɛst/

What is the definition of modest?

adjectivenot large but sufficient in size or amount
Examples
  • a modest salary
  • modest inflation
adjectiverelatively moderate, limited, or small
Examples
  • a newspaper with a modest circulation
adjectivelow or inferior in station or quality
Examples
  • a modest man of the people
adjectivehumble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
adjectivefree from pomp or affectation
Examples
  • comfortable but modest cottages
adjectivemarked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
Examples
  • a modest apartment
  • too modest to wear his medals
adjectivenot offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
Examples
  • a modest neckline in her dress covered her up to her collarbone