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modest
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being about midway between extremes of amount or size<was awarded a modest pension when he retired>— see middle 2
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free from any trace of the coarse or indecent<tended to wear more modest swimsuits>— see chaste
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not comfortable around people<a modest winner who said a quick thank-you and promptly left the stage>— see shy 2
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not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness<modest about her success in the fashion industry>— see humble 1
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