Modest

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmÉ‘dÉ™st/

Adjective

1. Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.
2. Small, moderate in size.He earns a modest amount of money.Her latest novel was a modest success.
3. (especially of behaviour or clothing) Avoiding being sexually suggestive.

Synonyms

Antonyms

• immodest

Derived terms

• modest proposal
• modesty