modest 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
Examples
- 1.a modest apartment
- 2.too modest to wear his medals
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
modestly 1
adverb
with modesty; in a modest manner
EnglishAntonym
immodest 1
adjective
having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc
Derivationally related form
modestness 2
noun
freedom from vanity or conceit
Also see
humble 2
adjective
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
Similar_to
retiring 1
adjective
not arrogant or presuming
