Definition of MODEST

modest

Adjective

  • Having a humble estimate of one's own abilities; not showy.
  • marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
    • "a modest apartment"
    • "too modest to wear his medals"
  • not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

Adjective Satellite

  • not large but sufficient in size or amount
    • "a modest salary"
    • "modest inflation"
  • free from pomp or affectation
    • "comfortable but modest cottages"
  • low or inferior in station or quality
    • "a modest man of the people"
  • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
  • limited in size or scope
    • "a newspaper with a modest circulation"

Adj

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

Examples

  • Despite her impressive score, she remained MODEST about her Scrabble victory.
  • He earns a modest amount of money.
  • Her latest novel was a modest success.
  • modest thoughts or language

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French modeste, from Latin modestus.

Scrabble Score: 9

modest: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
modest: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
modest: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

modest: valid Words With Friends Word