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He gave a modest smile after winning.
What does Modest mean?
Modest means not showing off.
Dictionary definition
Not bragging about yourself, and showing simple, respectful confidence.
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A modest person can be proud without bragging.
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The biography showed how modest leaders often give credit to their teams.
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Humble is close in meaning to modest.
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Boastful contrasts with modest.
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mah · dist · strongest beat: mah
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WordModest.
Partadjective.
MeaningModest means not showing off.
ExampleExample: He gave a modest smile after winning.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- mah · dist
- Strongest beat
- mah
- Ending
- dist
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mah.
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boastfulCan be used as a contrast for modest in some contexts.
showyCan be used as a contrast for modest in some contexts.
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modest
noun
modesty
The quality of being modest.
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