Meaning of modest in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

adjective

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

• Small, moderate in size.

  Example: He earns a modest amount of money.

• Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.

  Example: modest thoughts or language

• (especially of behaviour or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.