modest

/ˈmɑdəst/adjective

Not showing off about your own success or abilities; humble.

Example sentences

“Despite winning several awards, she stayed modest about her talent.”
“He gave a modest reply when everyone praised his cooking.”

Also describes size: a modest house, a modest income. Context tells you which sense is meant.

Related words

modifyTo make partial changes to something.moderateA person whose views, especially political ones, sit in the middle rather than at either extreme.moduleA separate part of a larger system that works on its own and connects to the other parts in a standard way.modemA device that converts computer data into signals that can travel over a telephone line, and back again, so computers can connect to each other.mollifyTo calm someone down or make their worry or anger less intense; to soothe.mockA copy of something, usually not as good as the real thing.