modest
modest
Meaning of modest
not showing off
不张扬的；不炫耀的
Pronunciation
modest with Chinese translation
modest usage examples
She is a modest person who never shows off.
她是一个谦虚的人，从不炫耀。
Everyone likes this modest student.
大家都喜欢这个谦虚的学生。
modest synonyms
What's the difference between modest, self-effacing, unpretentious, shy, reserved, and demure
Advanced: broader words
plays down own role or merits
ENA self-effacing leader, she always praised her team's work first.
simple, not showy; often about places or things
ENThey run an unpretentious café that feels very welcoming.
ENHe is shy at parties and often stays in the corner.
ENShe is reserved and doesn't share personal details easily.
quiet and modest, mostly about women; dated
ENShe wore a demure dress to the ceremony.
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What does modest mean?
not showing off
How do you pronounce modest?
modest is pronounced /ˈmɒdɪst/.
How is modest used in a sentence?
她是一个谦虚的人，从不炫耀。 Translation: She is a modest person who never shows off.
Is modest part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, modest can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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