Greek Meaning of modest

σεμνός

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Definitions and Meaning of modest in English

Wordnet

modest (a)

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

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σεμνός

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

μέσος,διάμεσος,μέτριος,μεσαίο,μέσο,μέση,μέτριος,μεσαίου μεγέθους,λογικός,τυπικός

Εξαιρετικός.,υπερβολικός,ακραίο,σπάνιος,ιδιαίτερος,περίεργο,ασυνήθιστος,ασυνήθιστο,διακριτικός,άτομο

modernness => μοντερνισμός, modernly => σύγχρονα, modernizing => εκσυγχρονίζω, modernizer => εκσυγχρονιστής, modernized => μοντέρνος,