modest

adjective

Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

Small, moderate in size.

Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.

Roots

modusmod- · Latin · measure, manner

Synonyms for modest

humbleadj meekadj unassumingadj lowlyadj smalladj demureadj unostentatiousadj unpresumptuousadj unpretentiousadj unimposingadj unpretendingadj understatedadj humblestadj lowadj moderateadj respectableadj bashfuladj minoradj decentadj

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