modest#2 (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def marked by simplicity
def having a humble opinion of yourself
examples a modest apartment
too modest to wear his medals
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Also see humble
Derivationally related form modest → modestness
Antonym modest → immodest
Similar to retiring, unassuming
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Similar to retiring, unassuming
Antonym immodest → modest
Also see humble
Derived from adjective modestly → modest
Derivationally related form modestness → modest

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