modestus — meaning in English

English meaning

• moderate adj Neither too much nor too little; reasonable in amount or degree.
• modest adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

Senses

modestus is used for these senses in English:

• moderate Not excessive; acting in moderation

moderate — full definition

1. adj Neither too much nor too little; reasonable in amount or degree.
2. adj Holding political views that are not extreme; centrist.
3. verb To make something less extreme or intense.
4. verb To preside over or oversee a debate, panel, or discussion.

modest — full definition

1. adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
2. adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
3. adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.

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