Modest

//ˈmɑdəst//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "modest" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

immodest immodest proud

Derived Terms

hypermodest modest cadlina modest proposal modestly modestness of modest means overmodest pseudomodest supermodest ultramodest unmodest

Related Terms

Related Terms

boasting bragging decent humble moderate propriety unpretentious

Similar Terms

coy decent decent demure humble humble inferior limited moderate moderate overmodest overmodest retiring shamefaced shamefaced unassuming unassuming unpretentious unpretentious

Synonym Network

humble pocket size

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