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- pronunciation:
- ma
dihst
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
not thinking too highly of oneself; humble.
Ann was modest about getting the highest grade on the test.- synonyms:
- humble
- antonyms:
- arrogant, conceited, pompous, proud, superior, vain
- similar words:
- meek
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| definition 2: |
simple or humble in appearance.
They found a modest little house to buy in the country.- synonyms:
- humble
- antonyms:
- magnificent, majestic, showy
- similar words:
- austere, plain
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| definition 3: |
moderate in amount, size, or value.
The boat cost a modest amount of money.- synonyms:
- medium
- antonyms:
- great
- similar words:
- adequate, average, fair, normal, slight, small, standard, typical
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| related words: |
homely, inconspicuous, reasonable |
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| derivation: |
modestly (adv.) |
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