English Dictionary
Definition modest in British English
modest
adjective
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ comparatively, fairly, quite, rather, relatively, suitably, surprisingly, very
The engine has a very modest oil consumption.
His income was modest compared with that of other chief executives.
fairly good or successful, but not excellent
a modest person does not like to talk about themselves, their achievements, or their abilities, even if they are successful
Peter is genuinely modest about his achievements.
feeling shy or embarrassed about other people seeing your body
