modest in Italian
modest in Italian is modesto, esiguo, irrisorio — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
modest in Italian
modesto
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
modesto
Small, moderate in size.
esiguo
Small, moderate in size.
irrisorio
Small, moderate in size.
What does "modest" mean?
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adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
"Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success."
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adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
"They live in a modest apartment near the city center."
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adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.
"She wore a modest dress to the formal event."
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modest in a sentence
- Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success.
- They live in a modest apartment near the city center.
- The company reported a modest profit this quarter.
- She wore a modest dress to the formal event.
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What is "modest" in Italian?
"modest" in Italian is modesto, esiguo, irrisorio. modest means: Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
How do you use "modest" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success." In Italian, "modest" is modesto, esiguo, irrisorio.
Are there other ways to say "modest" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "modest": modesto, esiguo, irrisorio.
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