Modest meaning and example sentences

Learning Modest in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Modest: Mütevazı, az, gösterişsiz

Example sentences

  • The scientist was known for being modest about her groundbreaking discoveries in the field of molecular biology.
  • The scientist was known for being modest about her groundbreaking discoveries in the field of molecular biology. (Bilim insanı, moleküler biyoloji alanındaki çığır açan keşifleri konusunda mütevazı olmasıyla tanınırdı.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Modest when the meaning is "Mütevazı, az, gösterişsiz".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Modest with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.