German Meaning of modest
bescheiden
Other German words related to bescheiden
Nearest Words of modest
- modest moussorgsky => Modest Mussorgski
- modest mussorgsky => Modest Mussorgski
- modest petrovich moussorgsky => Modest Petrowitsch Mussorgski
- modest petrovich mussorgsky => Modest Petrowitsch Mussorgski
- modestly => bescheiden
- modestness => Bescheidenheit
- modesty => Bescheidenheit
- modi => Modi
- modicity => Bescheidheit
- modicum => bisschen
Definitions and Meaning of modest in English
modest (a)
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
modest (s)
not large but sufficient in size or amount
free from pomp or affectation
low or inferior in station or quality
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
relatively moderate, limited, or small
modest (a.)
Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man.
Observing the proprieties of the sex; not unwomanly in act or bearing; free from undue familiarity, indecency, or lewdness; decent in speech and demeanor; -- said of a woman.
Evincing modestly in the actor, author, or speaker; not showing presumption; not excessive or extreme; moderate; as, a modest request; modest joy.
FAQs About the word modest
bescheiden
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself, not large but sufficient in size or amount, free from pomp or affectation, not offensive to sexual mo
durchschnittlich,Median,gemäßigt,mittlere,mittel,Mitte,mittelmäßig,mittelgroß,vernünftig,typisch
Außergewöhnlich.,übermäßig,extrem,selten,besonders,seltsam,ungewöhnlich,ungewöhnlich,charakteristisch,Individuum
modernness => Modernität, modernly => modern, modernizing => modernisierend, modernizer => Modernisierer, modernized => modernisiert,
