Japanese Meaning of modest

控えめ

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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.

FAQs About the word modest

控えめ

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

平均,中央値,適度,中級,中,中間,中等,中型の,合理的な,典型的な

特別な.,過大な,極端な,珍しい,特別,奇妙な,珍しい,珍しい(めずらしい),特徴的な,個人

modernness => 近代性, modernly => 現代的に, modernizing => 現代化, modernizer => 近代化者, modernized => 現代的な,