Modest
/MOD-ist/
विनम्र (vinamr) / साधारण (sadharan)
Meanings
- Unassuming in estimation of one's abilities
- Relatively moderate or small
- Not boastful
Example Sentences
- "Despite winning the national award, she gave a modest speech thanking her team."
- "They lived in a modest house on the outskirts of Pune."
- "The company reported modest growth in the third quarter."
Etymology
From Latin 'modestus' (keeping measure, moderate), from 'modus' (measure, manner). Related to 'mode', 'model', and 'moderate'.