Cool MateMeaning of Modest
not very large, expensive, important, etc.
In simple words: Not bragging or showing off; humble.
Modest in a sentence
- She is very modest about her achievements and rarely talks about them.
- Their modest house was simple but comfortable.
- He wore a modest suit suitable for the formal occasion.
- Despite his wealth, he leads a modest lifestyle.
- The company made a modest profit this quarter, showing steady growth.
- Her modest request was to have just a small celebration with close friends.
How to use Modest
Used to describe a person's behavior or achievements positively. More appropriate in formal contexts; avoid in casual conversations that emphasize extravagance.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a small, modest home — simple but enough.
Related words
Synonyms for Modest
- demure
Opposites of Modest
- arrogant
- boastful
- ostentatious
Common mistakes with Modest
- Confused with 'modesty' — 'modest' is the adjective, while 'modesty' is the noun.
- Using 'modest' to describe someone overly confident — it means the opposite.
- Misunderstanding the intensity; often overused to describe something significantly below average when it can mean just 'not excessive'.
Modest appears in
Modest in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متواضع
لا يتباهى أو يتفاخر؛ متواضع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিনয়ী
অহংকার বা বড়াই না করা; বিনয়ী।
- GermanDeutsch
Bescheiden
Nicht prahlerisch oder angeberisch; demütig.
- SpanishEspañol
Modesto/a
Que no presume ni alardea; humilde.
- Persianفارسی
متواضع، ساده
خودستایی نمیکند یا خودنمایی نمیکند؛ فروتن.
- FrenchFrançais
Modeste
Qui ne se vante pas ou ne se met pas en avant ; humble.
- Hindiहिन्दी
विनम्र
बड़ाई न करने वाला या दिखावा न करने वाला; विनम्र।
- ItalianItaliano
Modesto, Umile
Non vantarsi o mettersi in mostra; umile.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Modesto
Que não se gaba ou exibe; humilde.
- RussianРусский
Скромный
Не хвастающийся и не выставляющий себя напоказ; смиренный.
- Urduاردو
Modest
Not bragging or showing off; humble.
- Chinese中文
谦虚的，朴素的
不吹嘘或炫耀；谦逊的。
More words like Modest
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Modest
What does Modest mean?
Not bragging or showing off; humble.
What is the definition of Modest?
not very large, expensive, important, etc.
How do you use Modest in a sentence?
She is very modest about her achievements and rarely talks about them.
Can you give another example of Modest?
Their modest house was simple but comfortable.
What are synonyms for Modest?
Common alternatives include demure.
What is the opposite of Modest?
Opposite meanings include arrogant, boastful, ostentatious.
What words go with Modest?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, extremely, fairly, very, in, be, look, remain, extremely, fairly, very, about.
What are common mistakes when using Modest?
Confused with 'modesty' — 'modest' is the adjective, while 'modesty' is the noun. Using 'modest' to describe someone overly confident — it means the opposite. Misunderstanding the intensity; often overused to describe something significantly below average when it can mean just 'not excessive'.
How do you pronounce Modest?
US: /["/ˈmɑːdɪst/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɒdɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Modest?
Used to describe a person's behavior or achievements positively. More appropriate in formal contexts; avoid in casual conversations that emphasize extravagance.
What CEFR level is Modest?
"Modest" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.