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Sentence example with the word 'modest'
modest
aloof, dedicated, faltering, inferior, meek, qualmish, self-denying, squeamish, tolerable, unexpensive
Definition
adj.
marked by simplicity
Last update: October 28, 2015
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Although Warren is worth billions, he lives in a
modest
home and drives a moderately priced car.
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The book was only a
modest
success and did not thrust the author into the spotlight.
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She is definitely not a
modest
person.
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Her
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y keeps her from admitting that she is the best in the class.
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She smiled
modest
ly when she was presented with the trophy.
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He earns a
modest
income working as a security guard at a seniors' complex.
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England has been too
modest
in the matter of Wellington.
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They are so
modest
.
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I asked him, with a
modest
patronage.
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Na bacleis, says the citizen, letting on to be
modest
.
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What thinkest thou of a request so
modest
--ha, Neville.
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