modest (/ˈmɒd.ɪst/)

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🔊 /ˈmɒd.ɪst/

Meaning

Meaning: humble; not large

Not proud or boastful; or moderate in size or amount.

Examples

🗣 She was modest about her award and quickly changed the subject.

Etymology

From Latin ‘modestus’ (keeping within measure), from ‘modus’.

How & Where It’s Used

Praises humility and describes moderate amounts.

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Tags: character, positive

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