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modest

[/ˈmɒdɪst/]
adjective
modesto
1. not boastful or vain about one's abilities or achievements
Despite his success, he remained modest about his accomplishments.
Apesar do seu sucesso, ele permaneceu modesto sobre suas realizações.
2. relatively small in amount, size, or importance
They lived on a modest income.
Eles viviam com uma renda modesta.
3. reserved or shy in behavior or appearance; not showy
She wore a modest dress to the formal event.
Ela usava um vestido modesto para o evento formal.
4. decent and respectable
He had a modest home in the countryside.
Ele tinha uma casa modesta no interior.
NYC Slang
lowkey (when referring to keeping accomplishments understated)
Synonyms
humbleunassumingunpretentioussimpledemurereserveddecent
Antonyms
arrogantboastfulconceitedostentatiousvainextravagantimmodest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modesto
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
modesto
Common usage, no significant variation
São Paulo
modesto
Common usage, no significant variation
Portugal
modesto
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a modest proposal
to be modest about something
modest means
modest beginnings
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