英语词汇“modest”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

单词	modest
例句	modestmodest /ˈmɑdɪst/ adjective ► modest not talking proudly about the things you do well: She was modest about her own achievements as a tennis player. Despite his fame, he is a modest man. ► humble showing by your behavior that you do not think that you are better or more important than other people: He is a gentle humble man who is surprised that people are interested in his life. ► unassuming (formal) not wanting to make other people notice you or treat you in a special way: This quiet unassuming woman is one of the world’s most brilliant scientists. ANTONYMS ➔ see proud (2)ADVERBS: modestYou can make the adjectives that mean modest into adverbs by using an -ly ending: “I had a lot of help on the project,” Paul said modestly. \| She was humbly grateful to have a job, when so many other people did not. \| The hotel blends unassumingly into the natural environment.
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