modest

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not large but sufficient in size or amount

   a modest salary

2. 2
   adj

   free from pomp or affectation

   comfortable but modest cottages

3. 3
   adj

   Small, moderate in size.

   He earns a modest amount of money.

4. 4
   adj

   Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.

   modest thoughts or language

5. 5
   adj

   limited in size or scope

6. 6
   adj

   not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

7. 7
   adj

   marked by simplicity

8. 8
   adj

   humble in spirit or manner

Etymology

From Middle French modeste, from Latin modestus.