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modest

adjective B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities; moderate in size, amount, or rate

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

In context

01

Despite his enormous fame, he remained remarkably modest.

02

They purchased a modest house in the suburbs.

Synonyms

humble,moderate,simple

Antonyms

arrogant,boastful,extravagant

Collocations

modest house,modest income,modest attitude

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗