modest

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a modest or humble attitude; not excessive or immoderate in estimation or requirement.

  - "She wore a modest dress to the formal event."
  - "He was a modest man who never sought the limelight."

• adjective

  Suitable or appropriate to the circumstances; not extravagant, elaborate, or showy.

  - "The modest proposal aimed to solve the housing crisis."
  - "The modest salary was acceptable to him."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɑdəst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

immodest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with modest
moodiest , crudest , immodestest

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Variants

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modest , modester , modestest , modestly , Modest Mussorgsky , Mussorgsky

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Forms

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modestly, more modest, most modest

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Etymology

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From Old French moderer, from moder, measure, moderation. Originally, meant to measure or regulate, hence, to keep within bounds.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'modest' is derived from the Latin word 'modestus', which means 'moderate' or 'measured'.

2. In mathematics, a 'modest' function is a function that is not too complex or difficult to understand.

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Related Concepts

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1. Humility: A virtue that involves having a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

2. Manner: A particular fashion or style in behavior, speech, or appearance.

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Quotes

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1. … these remnants he lacked the will to discard, depressed him, deepening the low fever of depression in which even as "modest" a task as removing a blue doorknob loomed like a mountain almost impossible to climb.

   - John Updike,{it}Harper's{/it},October 2004

2. You're the hero, so then you have to behave in a certain way—there is a prescription for it. You have to be "modest", you have to be forbearing, you have to be deferential, you have to be understanding.

   - Philip Roth,{it}American Pastoral{/it},1997

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'modest' has been used to describe characters who are humble and unassuming, such as Jane Eyre in Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre'. In art, modest dress was a fashion trend during the Victorian era. In music, 'Modest Mouse' is an American rock band.

How to Memorize "modest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a humble attitude and simple appearance. Imagine them wearing modest clothing and behaving in a restrained manner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'modest' with the words 'humility', 'restraint', and 'simplicity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'M-O-D-E-S-T' to remember the meaning: 'M' for 'Manner', 'O' for 'Obediently Observing', 'D' for 'Demeanor', 'E' for 'Elegant', 'S' for 'Simple', and 'T' for 'Tempered'.

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