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The correct spelling is modest.
How to pronounce modest
/ˈmɑdəst/
adjectiveIPA: /ˈmɑdəst/
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The correct spelling is modest. Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble. For example: "He earns a modest amount of money."
Usage Examples
“He earns a modest amount of money.”
“modest thoughts or language”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
- 2.Small, moderate in size.
- 3.Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.
- 4.(especially of behaviour or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
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