Translation
modest, humble; unpretentious
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Word origin
From Latin modestus ('moderate, keeping within measure'), from modus ('measure'). English 'modest' has the same source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- modestus
- English cognates
- modest, mode, moderate
Grammar
Examples
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Despite his success, he remains very modest.
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They live in a modest flat in the town centre.
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She made a modest contribution to the association.
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His family is of humble origins.
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We have a modest budget for this project.
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