modest
adjective (NOT LARGE) /ˈmɒd.ɪst/
/ˈmɑː.dɪst/ Definition
B2 not large in size or amount, or not expensive: They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth. There has been a modest improvement/recovery in housing conditions for the poor. The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted. Just a modest portion for me, please.SmallExtremely smallCosting or worth little or no moneySmall in number and quantity modestly /-li/ adverb C1 At just £9, the DVD is very modestly priced. She was dressed modestly.Costing or worth little or no moneyShy and modestAnxious and worriedThe style, appearance, and make-up of clothesShy and modestAnxious and worried
(Definition of modest adjective (NOT LARGE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -free suffix (NO CHARGE)
- bargain bin noun
- bargain noun (LOW PRICE)
- cheap adjective (LOW PRICE)
- cheap adverb
- cheap rate noun
- cheaply adverb
- cut-price adjective
- downscale adjective
- inexpensive adjective
- knock-down adjective
- mass market noun
- off-peak adjective
- reasonably adverb
- rock bottom noun (LOW)
- snip noun (CHEAP PRODUCT)
- steal noun
- tacky adjective (LOW QUALITY)
- there's no such thing as a free lunch idiom
- trinket noun
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