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modest
01
not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most modest
Comparative
more modest
gradable
Examples
Despite her remarkable talent, she remains modest and never seeks attention or praise.
02
relatively moderate, limited, or small in scope, size, or amount
Examples
They made a modest investment in the project.
03
not large but adequate or sufficient for a purpose
Examples
The apartment is modest but comfortable.
04
free from ostentation, showiness, or pretension
Examples
The ceremony was modest and dignified.
05
not offensive or provocative in relation to sexual mores, dress, or conduct
Examples
She wore a modest dress to the formal event.
Lexical Tree
immodest
modestly
modestness
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