modest

/mɒdəst/

/mɑdəst/

modest

modeste

not willing to talk much about one's own abilities or belongings

Antonymes : immodest

modeste

rather small in amount, extent, size, value, etc.

Synonymes : minor

Exemples

1. She gave a modest donation to the cancer research foundation.

2. The modest pace of economic growth has also kept the lid on price growth.

3. He was content with his modest lifestyle, always living within his means and avoiding extravagant purchases.

4. They decided to plan a more modest vacation that they could afford without taking on debt.