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modest

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑdəst/

The English word “modest” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
  2. Small, moderate in size.
  3. Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.
  4. Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

Etymology

From Middle French modeste, from Latin modestus.

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