modest

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for modest

modest 🔊 /mɑˈdʌst/

modest : විනීත

modest : ප්‍රමාණවත්

modest : අප්‍රගල්භ

modest : විලිබිය ඇති

modest : නිරහංකාර

modest definition

Adjective.

  1. Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man.
  2. Observing the proprieties of the sex; not unwomanly in act or bearing; free from undue familiarity, indecency, or lewdness; decent in speech and demeanor; -- said of a woman.
  3. Evincing modestly in the actor, author, or speaker; not showing presumption; not excessive or extreme; moderate; as, a modest request; modest joy.