modest
modest Lexical Profile
modest Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's own abilities, achievements, or value; free from vanity, egotism, or boastfulness.
"Despite winning the prestigious international award, she remained modest about her scientific contributions."
Relatively small, limited, or moderate in amount, rate, size, or scale; not large, extravagant, or ostentatious.
"The young couple bought a modest brick cottage on the outskirts of town and renovated it gradually."
Showing or observing conventional standards of propriety, decency, or decorum in dress, speech, or conduct.
"Visitors to the historic temple are asked to wear modest clothing that covers their shoulders and knees."
• Rhymes for modest
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Middle French modeste, from Latin modestus ('keeping due measure, moderate, unassuming'), derived from modus ('measure, limit, or manner').