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modester

/ˈmɒdɪstə(ɹ)/

modester is the comparative form of modest.

Meaning of modest

Adjective

modest (comparative more modest or modester, superlative most modest or modestest)

  1. Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
  2. Small, moderate in size.
    • He earns a modest amount of money.
  3. Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.
    • modest thoughts or language
  4. (especially) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.

Questions about modester

What is modester the comparative form of?
Modester is the comparative form of modest.
How do you pronounce modester?
Modester is pronounced /ˈmɒdɪstə(ɹ)/.

Words near modester in the dictionary

  1. modest
  2. modest cadlina
  3. modest proposal
  4. modest proposals
  5. Modestan
  6. modester
  7. modestest
  8. modesties
  9. Modestino
  10. modestly
  11. modestness

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