MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. not usually talking about or making obvious…. Learn more.

A person is modest if he or she is very successful but does not call attention to this.

MODEST definition: having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions. See examples …

5 meanings: 1. having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities 2. reserved or shy 3. not.... Click for more definitions.

Definition of modest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

MODEST meaning: 1 : not very large in size or amount; 2 : not too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities not showing or feeling great or excessive pride

Define modest. modest synonyms, modest pronunciation, modest translation, English dictionary definition of modest. adj. 1. Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own abilities, …