modest

[ mod-ist ]

/ ˈmɒd ɪst /

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adjective

having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.

free from ostentation or showy extravagance: a modest house.

having or showing regard for the decencies of behavior, speech, dress, etc.; decent: a modest neckline on a dress.

limited or moderate in amount, extent, etc.: a modest increase in salary.

Origin of modest

1555–65; from Latin modestus “restrained, decorous,” equivalent to modes- (stem of unattested modus, an s-stem akin to modusmode¹, perhaps from unattested medos, with the vowel of modus; compare moderārī “to moderate” (see moderate, from the same noun stem) + -tus adjective suffix

SYNONYMS FOR modest

1 retiring, unassuming.

1, 2 unpretentious, unobtrusive.

3 pure, virtuous.

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3 bold, coarse.

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3. Modest, demure, prudish imply conformity to propriety and decorum, and a distaste for anything coarse or loud. Modest implies a becoming shyness, sobriety, and proper behavior: a modest, self-respecting person. Demure implies a bashful, quiet simplicity, staidness, and decorum; but can also indicate an assumed or affected modesty: a demure young chorus girl. Prudish suggests an exaggeratedly self-conscious modesty or propriety in behavior or conversation of one who wishes to be thought of as easily shocked and who often is intolerant: a prudish objection to a harmless remark.

OTHER WORDS FROM modest

mod·est·ly, adverbhy·per·mod·est, adjectivehy·per·mod·est·ly, adverbhy·per·mod·est·ness, noun

o·ver·mod·est, adjectiveo·ver·mod·est·ly, adverbpseu·do·mod·est, adjectivepseu·do·mod·est·ly, adverbquasi-modest, adjectivequa·si-mod·est·ly, adverbsu·per·mod·est, adjectivesu·per·mod·est·ly, adverbun·mod·est, adjectiveun·mod·est·ly, adverb

Words nearby modest

modern pentathlon, Modern Persian, modern sequence dancing, modern synthesis, Modersohn-Becker, modest, Modesto, modesty, modesty panel, MODFET, modge

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Example sentences from the Web for modest

And there are other stories DuVernay could have told and still met her (relatively) modest budget of $20 million.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’|Gary May|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
How does it happen that citizens of modest means suffer as public sector unions gain?
How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats|Daniel DiSalvo|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A modest crowd moved East on 110th Street in New York City on Sunday evening.
Justice League Vigil for Slain NYPD Officers Asks Whose Life Matters|Olivia Nuzzi|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even its benign forms—the resurgence of modest dress norms in Jewish communities, for example—perpetuate this idea.
Church Sex Scandals Are Rooted in Theology|Jay Michaelson|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Raquel lives in a modest brick house in Progreso, Texas, a border town less than 40 miles from Matamoros.
Mexico’s Murderous SWAT Teams|Jason McGahan|November 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His brother Olaf was a tall, thin man; handsome in countenance; lively, modest, and popular.
Heimskringla|Snorri Sturlason
I was surprised to see such a redoubtable bear-slayer so modest and kindly.
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow|Saxton Pope
Deerfoot held back, but yielded, and finally answered in his modest way the numerous questions with which he was plied.
The Hunters of the Ozark|Edward S. Ellis
But he was quiet, unobtrusive and modest and generally allowed the loud-mouthed one to have his way.
The Southerner|Thomas Dixon
Yet he remains the most modest of men, with no apparent consciousness that he is great.
A Backward Glance at Eighty|Charles A. Murdock

British Dictionary definitions for modest

modest

/ (ˈmɒdɪst) /

adjective

having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities

reserved or shymodest behaviour

not ostentatious or pretentious

not extreme or excessive; moderate

decorous or decent

Derived forms of modest

modestly, adverb

Word Origin for modest

C16: via Old French from Latin modestus moderate, from modus mode

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	modest
释义	modest [ mod-ist ] / ˈmɒd ɪst / SEE SYNONYMS FOR modest ON THESAURUS.COM adjective having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions. free from ostentation or showy extravagance: a modest house. having or showing regard for the decencies of behavior, speech, dress, etc.; decent: a modest neckline on a dress. limited or moderate in amount, extent, etc.: a modest increase in salary. Origin of modest 1555–65; from Latin modestus “restrained, decorous,” equivalent to modes- (stem of unattested modus, an s-stem akin to modusmode¹, perhaps from unattested medos, with the vowel of modus; compare moderārī “to moderate” (see moderate, from the same noun stem) + -tus adjective suffix SYNONYMS FOR modest 1 retiring, unassuming. 1, 2 unpretentious, unobtrusive. 3 pure, virtuous. SEE SYNONYMS FOR modest ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR modest 3 bold, coarse. SEE ANTONYMS FOR modest ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for modest 3. Modest, demure, prudish imply conformity to propriety and decorum, and a distaste for anything coarse or loud. Modest implies a becoming shyness, sobriety, and proper behavior: a modest, self-respecting person. Demure implies a bashful, quiet simplicity, staidness, and decorum; but can also indicate an assumed or affected modesty: a demure young chorus girl. Prudish suggests an exaggeratedly self-conscious modesty or propriety in behavior or conversation of one who wishes to be thought of as easily shocked and who often is intolerant: a prudish objection to a harmless remark. OTHER WORDS FROM modest mod·est·ly, adverbhy·per·mod·est, adjectivehy·per·mod·est·ly, adverbhy·per·mod·est·ness, noun o·ver·mod·est, adjectiveo·ver·mod·est·ly, adverbpseu·do·mod·est, adjectivepseu·do·mod·est·ly, adverbquasi-modest, adjectivequa·si-mod·est·ly, adverbsu·per·mod·est, adjectivesu·per·mod·est·ly, adverbun·mod·est, adjectiveun·mod·est·ly, adverb Words nearby modest modern pentathlon, Modern Persian, modern sequence dancing, modern synthesis, Modersohn-Becker, modest, Modesto, modesty, modesty panel, MODFET, modge Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for modest And there are other stories DuVernay could have told and still met her (relatively) modest budget of $20 million. Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’\|Gary May\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST How does it happen that citizens of modest means suffer as public sector unions gain? How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats\|Daniel DiSalvo\|December 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A modest crowd moved East on 110th Street in New York City on Sunday evening. Justice League Vigil for Slain NYPD Officers Asks Whose Life Matters\|Olivia Nuzzi\|December 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Even its benign forms—the resurgence of modest dress norms in Jewish communities, for example—perpetuate this idea. Church Sex Scandals Are Rooted in Theology\|Jay Michaelson\|December 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Raquel lives in a modest brick house in Progreso, Texas, a border town less than 40 miles from Matamoros. Mexico’s Murderous SWAT Teams\|Jason McGahan\|November 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST His brother Olaf was a tall, thin man; handsome in countenance; lively, modest, and popular. Heimskringla\|Snorri Sturlason I was surprised to see such a redoubtable bear-slayer so modest and kindly. Hunting with the Bow and Arrow\|Saxton Pope Deerfoot held back, but yielded, and finally answered in his modest way the numerous questions with which he was plied. The Hunters of the Ozark\|Edward S. Ellis But he was quiet, unobtrusive and modest and generally allowed the loud-mouthed one to have his way. The Southerner\|Thomas Dixon Yet he remains the most modest of men, with no apparent consciousness that he is great. A Backward Glance at Eighty\|Charles A. Murdock British Dictionary definitions for modest modest / (ˈmɒdɪst) / adjective having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities reserved or shymodest behaviour not ostentatious or pretentious not extreme or excessive; moderate decorous or decent Derived forms of modest modestly, adverb Word Origin for modest C16: via Old French from Latin modestus moderate, from modus mode Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to modest prudent, simple, humble, quiet, unassuming, moderate, inexpensive, reasonable, small, bashful, blushing, chaste, coy, demure, diffident, discreet, lowly, meek, nice, proper
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modest

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