Of a thing: unpretentious or moderate in size, appearance, style, etc.; (of a sum of money or financial means) limited, not lavish or extensive…
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释义 | the mind > emotion > humility > modesty > [adjective] > modest or unpretentious specifically of things (11) modest1582 Of a thing: unpretentious or moderate in size, appearance, style, etc.; (of a sum of money or financial means) limited, not lavish or extensive… lowly1637 Humble in rank, condition, or quality; insignificant, unimportant. Also in weakened sense: unexceptional, ordinary. submiss1638 Of a building, etc.: unostentatious, plain. Obsolete. verecundiousa1639 Characterized or accompanied by modesty. unambitious1713 Not ambitious or aspiring; devoid of ambition. Of thoughts, occupations, productions, etc. quiet1768 Free from excess; not extreme; moderate, modest; restrained; understated; (also of colour) muted, subdued. chastea1797 figurative. Chastened, modest, restrained from all excess. of tastes, qualities, etc. unassuminga1807 Free from assumption; unpretentious. Of things. unshowy1838 (un-, prefix1 affix 1.) low-keyed1878 (a) having or using a low musical key; (b) = low key, adj. 2. low key1897 Art and Photography. Of a picture or lighting: dim or dull in tone. |
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