1a : placing a moderate estimate on one's abilities or worth. b : neither bold nor self-assertive : tending toward diffidence. 2 : arising from or characteristic of a modest nature. 3 : observing the proprieties of dress and behavior : decent. 4a : limited in size, amount, or scope a family of modest means.

What is a modest person mean?

A person is modest if he or she is very successful but does not call attention to this. Modest generally means "big enough but not huge" — like a modest house or a modest income. ... Although this is considered dated today, modest is still used for people who are shy about showing their body.

What does it mean to be a modest man?

1 having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities. 2 reserved or shy.