modest in Greek
modest in Greek is μετριόφρων, σεμνός, ταπεινός — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
modest in Greek
μετριόφρων
Pronounced: metriofron
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
σεμνός
Pronounced: semnos
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
ταπεινός
Pronounced: tapeinos
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
ταπεινός
Pronounced: tapeinos
Small, moderate in size.
σεμνός
Pronounced: semnos
(especially of behavior or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
What does "modest" mean?
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adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
"He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained."
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adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
"We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer."
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adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.
"Some visitors choose modest clothing that covers their shoulders when entering the temple."
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modest in a sentence
- He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained.
- A modest person, she always thanked her team before taking any praise.
- We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer.
- They live in a modest apartment near the city center.
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What is "modest" in Greek?
"modest" in Greek is μετριόφρων, σεμνός, ταπεινός. modest means: Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
How do you pronounce μετριόφρων?
"modest" in Greek is μετριόφρων, pronounced "metriofron".
How do you use "modest" in a sentence?
Example: "He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained." In Greek, "modest" is μετριόφρων, σεμνός, ταπεινός.
Are there other ways to say "modest" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "modest": μετριόφρων, σεμνός, ταπεινός.
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