modest
Translation
modest, humble, simple
Examples
He lives in a modest house.
He lives in a modest house.
She is very modest about her success.
She is very modest about her success.
Grammar Patterns
modest ((noun)) modest (sth.) He lives in a modest house.
be modest ((about sth.)) to be modest about (sth.) She is modest about her success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: humble, simple; Antonyms: arrogant, boastful
Etymology
From Latin 'modestus' meaning 'keeping within measure', from 'modus' meaning 'measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mode' or 'measure'. It means staying within a reasonable measure, not going to extremes.