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modest in Latin

modest in Latin is modestus — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

modest in Latin

modestus
adj

What does "modest" mean?

  1. adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
    "Despite winning the award, she stayed modest about her success."
  2. adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
    "They live in a modest apartment near the city center."
  3. 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 Latin?

"modest" in Latin is modestus. 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 Latin, "modest" is modestus.

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