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Definisjon av modest

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WordNet WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective
modest - not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
immodest offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
decent conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayana
modestness, modesty formality and propriety of manner
demure, overmodest, coy modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"
decent conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayana
decent conforming to conventions of sexual behavior; "speech in this circle, if not always decent, never became lewd"- George Santayana
modest - marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself; "a modest apartment"; "too modest to wear his medals"
immodest offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
humble marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; "a humble apology"; "essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"- B.K.Malinowski
modest - not large but sufficient in size or amount; "a modest salary"; "modest inflation"; "helped in my own small way"
small
moderate not extreme; "a moderate penalty"; "temperate in his response to criticism"
modest - free from pomp or affectation; "comfortable but modest cottages"; "a simple rectangular brick building"; "a simple man with simple tastes"
modest - humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
meek, mild
humble marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; "a humble apology"; "essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"- B.K.Malinowski
modest - low or inferior in station or quality; "a humble cottage"; "a lowly parish priest"; "a modest man of the people"; "small beginnings"
humble, low, lowly, small
inferior of or characteristic of low rank or importance
modest - limited in size or scope; "a small business"; "a newspaper with a modest circulation"; "small-scale plans"; "a pocket-size country"
minor, small, small-scale, pocket-size, pocket-sized
limited including only a part
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Adjektiv
modest - Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.
modest - Small, moderate in size.
modest - Especially of behaviour or clothing Avoiding being sexually suggestive.

OmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • modest
    Having a measured opinion of oneself and one's merits.
  • modest
    Male Russian first name.

Adjektiv - Gradbøying

  • Positiv: modest
  • Komparativ: modester / more modest
  • Superlativ: modestest / most modest

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