ALL meanings of modest
mod·est
M m - noun modest Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements. 1
- adjective modest having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions. 1
- adjective modest free from ostentation or showy extravagance: a modest house. 1
- adjective modest person: not boastful 1
- adjective modest having or showing regard for the decencies of behavior, speech, dress, etc.; decent: a modest neckline on a dress. 1
- adjective modest small in scope 1
- adjective modest limited or moderate in amount, extent, etc.: a modest increase in salary. 1
- adjective modest change, increase 1
- adjective modest thing: simple, not elaborate 1
- adjective modest woman: reserved, prudish 1
- adjective modest clothing: non-revealing 1
- adjective modest A modest house or other building is not large or expensive. 0
- adjective modest You use modest to describe something such as an amount, rate, or improvement which is fairly small. 0
- adjective modest If you say that someone is modest, you approve of them because they do not talk much about their abilities or achievements. 0
- adjective modest You can describe a woman as modest when she avoids doing or wearing anything that might cause men to have sexual feelings towards her. You can also describe her clothes or behaviour as modest. 0
- adjective modest having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities 0
- adjective modest reserved or shy 0
- adjective modest not ostentatious or pretentious 0
- adjective modest not extreme or excessive; moderate 0
- adjective modest decorous or decent 0
- adjective modest having or showing a moderate opinion of one's own value, abilities, achievements, etc.; not vain or boastful; unassuming 0
- adjective modest not forward; shy or reserved 0
- adjective modest behaving, dressing, speaking, etc. in a way that is considered proper or decorous; decent 0
- adjective modest moderate or reasonable; not extreme 0
- adjective modest quiet and humble in appearance, style, etc.; not pretentious 0