VOCAB

Today's word is

mod·est

adj \ˈmä-dəst\

1 a : placing a moderate estimate on one's abilities or worth
b : neither bold nor self-assertive : tending toward diffidence

2: arising from or characteristic of a modest nature

3: observing the proprieties of dress and behavior : decent

4 a : limited in size, amount, or scope modest means>
b : unpretentious modest home>

— mod·est·ly adverb

Examples of MODEST

1. They own a modest home near the beach.
2. She enjoyed modest success with her singing career.
3. He earns a modest income.
4. We live on a modest budget.
5. New cars are now available at relatively modest prices.
6. He has only a modest amount of knowledge on the subject.
7. It is a book of only modest importance.
8. She's very modest about her achievements.
9. Don't be so modest. Your performance was wonderful!
10. “I'm not a hero. I was just doing my job,” he said in his characteristically modest way.