Definition of modest Modest

/mɑˈdʌst/ - [madust] - mod•est

We found 16 definitions of modest from 5 different sources.

What does modest mean?

WordNet

Adjective modest, modester, modestest
modest - not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
		immodest offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
		decent conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayana
		modestness, modesty formality and propriety of manner
		demure, overmodest, coy modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"
		decent conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayana
		decent conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayana
modest - marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; "a modest apartment"; "too modest to wear his medals"
		immodest offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
		humble marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; "a humble apology"; "essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"- B.K.Malinowski
modest - not large but sufficient in size or amount; "a modest salary"; "modest inflation"; "helped in my own small way"
		small
		moderate not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
modest - free from pomp or affectation; "comfortable but modest cottages"; "a simple rectangular brick building"; "a simple man with simple tastes"
modest - humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
		meek, mild
		humble marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; "a humble apology"; "essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"- B.K.Malinowski
modest - low or inferior in station or quality; "a humble cottage"; "a lowly parish priest"; "a modest man of the people"; "small beginnings"
		humble, low, lowly, small
		inferior of or characteristic of low rank or importance
modest - limited in size or scope; "a small business"; "a newspaper with a modest circulation"; "small-scale plans"; "a pocket-size country"
		minor, small, small-scale, pocket-size, pocket-sized
		limited including only a part

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Wiktionary

modest (Adjective)
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.
modest (Adjective)
Small, moderate in size.
modest (Adjective)
Especially of behaviour or clothing Avoiding being sexually suggestive.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

modest (a.)
Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man.
modest (a.)
Observing the proprieties of the sex; not unwomanly in act or bearing; free from undue familiarity, indecency, or lewdness; decent in speech and demeanor; -- said of a woman.
modest (a.)
Evincing modestly in the actor, author, or speaker; not showing presumption; not excessive or extreme; moderate; as, a modest request; modest joy.