Added 9 October 2026
modest
/ˈmɑdəst/ adjective
In Latin: modestus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about modest at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself.
a modest apartment
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Not large but sufficient in size or amount.
a modest salary
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Free from pomp or affectation.
comfortable but modest cottages
Origin
From Middle French modeste, from Latin modestus.
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