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modest
not large in size or amount
Synonyms
- small
- limited
- humble
Antonyms
- large
- lavish
modest in a sentence
The bake sale earned a modest profit for the art club.
We packed a modest lunch of one sandwich and an apple.
Where it comes from
From Latin modestus 'keeping proper measure'
Memory hook
Modest means measured, simple, and not huge.
Read it in context
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