Modest

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Definition –
adj. – not large in size or amount, or not expensive
adj. – marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
adj. – (of people, especially women, or their clothes) shy about showing much of the body; not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way

e.g. –

  • Her personality is modest.
  • The modest house is enough for the poor.

In Hindi – adj. विनम्र (vinamr), साधारण (sadharaN), मामूली (mamuli), दिखावा रहित (dikhava rahit), शालीन (shalin), कम (kam), थोड़ा (thoDDa), लज्जालु (lajjalu), शीलवान (shilavan), संकोची (sanakochi).

 



Phonetic Pronunciation =   uk   /ˈmɒdɪst/            us  /ˈmɑːdɪst/
Modest.

Synonym – humble, moderate, prudent, quiet, simple, unassuming, blushing.

Antonym – complicated, complex, arrogant, egotistical, conceited, proud, immodest.

 

Cognate word – Conjugate – modest

  • adv. – modestly

  • n. – modesty

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