Modest

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑdɪst/

Definitions of modest

adjective having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions

Example Sentences

A1 She wears modest clothing.

A2 He lives in a modest apartment.

B1 The restaurant had a modest selection of dishes.

B2 Despite his success, he remained modest and humble.

C1 The artist's work is characterized by its modest yet powerful impact.

C2 Her modest demeanor belied her incredible talent and achievements.

Examples of modest in a Sentence

formal She always dressed in a modest manner, never drawing attention to herself.

informal I like your modest outfit, it looks very classy.

slang She's too modest to brag about her achievements.

figurative The small flower garden in their backyard was a modest attempt at landscaping.

Grammatical Forms of modest

• past tense: modest
• plural: modests
• comparative: more modest
• superlative: most modest
• present tense: modest
• future tense: will be modest
• perfect tense: have been modest
• continuous tense: is being modest
• singular: modest
• positive degree: modest
• infinitive: to modest
• gerund: modesting
• participle: modested

Origin and Evolution of modest

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'modest' originated from the Latin word 'modestus', which means 'keeping within measure' or 'moderate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'modest' has evolved to not only refer to behavior that is humble and unassuming but also to describe something that is simple, moderate, or not excessive.