When used to modify a sum or amount, or to mean "unpretentious," modest conveys a sense of not being excessive: Captives received a modest salary of $0.80 per day, working at farms around …

modest adjective (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR) used to describe something, such as someone's clothes or behaviour, that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest: a modest walk / manner

"Modest" is an adjective describing the quality of Modesty and may refer to: A number of saints, see under Saint Modest (disambiguation) Michael Modest (born 1971), semi-retired American …

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, …

Jun 13, 2025 · Modest refers to showing humility or simplicity, often avoiding extravagance or arrogance. It can apply to personality, appearance, achievements, or even living standards. The word modest …

modest, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Modest, demure, prudish imply conformity to propriety and decorum, and a distaste for anything coarse or loud. Modest implies a becoming shyness, sobriety, and proper behavior: a modest, self …

• Luke was too modest to talk about his past achievements. modest about • Jason, a scholarship winner, is modest about his achievements. modest increase • That is described in the Treasury's paper as a …

Oct 8, 2025 · modest (comparative more modest or modester, superlative most modest or modestest) Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble. synonyms, …