Definition of Modest

Adjective

  • limited in size or scope
    "a small business"
    "a newspaper with a modest circulation"
    "small-scale plans"
    "a pocket-size country"
    - small scale - pocket size - pocket sized
  • humble in spirit or manner
    suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
    "meek and self-effacing"
  • low or inferior in station or quality
    "a humble cottage"
    "a lowly parish priest"
    "a modest man of the people"
    "small beginnings"
  • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
  • free from pomp or affectation
    "comfortable but modest cottages"
    "a simple rectangular brick building"
    "a simple man with simple tastes"
  • not large but sufficient in size or amount
    "a modest salary"
    "modest inflation"
    "helped in my own small way"
  • marked by simplicity
    having a humble opinion of yourself
    "a modest apartment"
    "too modest to wear his medals"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble modest

91 unscramble word found using the letters modest.
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