modest
adjective (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR) /ˈmɒd.ɪst/
/ˈmɑː.dɪst/ old-fashionedDefinition
› describes something, such as a woman's clothes or behaviour, that is intended to avoid attracting sexual interest: a modest walk/mannerThe style, appearance, and make-up of clothesShy and modestAnxious and worried 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 (CLOTHES/BEHAVIOUR) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -sleeved suffix
- backless adjective
- baggy adjective
- bespoke adjective
- bootcut adjective
- calf-length adjective
- crease noun (FOLD)
- ill-fitting adjective
- knitted adjective
- low-cut adjective
- M, m adjective
- made-to-measure adjective
- sharply adverb (FASHIONABLE)
- skintight adjective
- sleeveless adjective
- slim-fit adjective
- slimming adjective
- slinky adjective
- snug adjective
- tweedy adjective
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