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adj/ˈmɑdəst/
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Small, moderate in size.

    • He earns a modest amount of money.
    • Her latest novel was a modest success.
  3. 3

    Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.

    • modest thoughts or language
  4. 4

    Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.especially

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