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modest
(adjective)
modest
(adjective)
Meaning
having a moderate amount of something
Example
"Despite her talents, she remained modest about her achievements."
Synonyms
humblemoderate
Antonyms
arrogantboastful
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'modestus', meaning moderate or restrained.
Related word forms
noun: modesty
adverb: modestly
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