English to Yoruba Meaning of modest - iwonba


Modest :
iwonba

bojumu, iwonba, niwa, teriba, ifaramọ, wọn, dede, deedee, onírẹlẹ, Bland, Onírẹlẹ, ọlọkàn, súre, Iru, jowo, kekere, ooto, kasi, iwa, funfun, itiju, Coy, ti o dara, ti kii-egoistic, ti kii-ro, ko conceited, nini ko si Amour-propre, kukuru, kékeré, diẹ, aami

iwonbamodestly
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Definitions of modest in English
Adjective(1) marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself(2) not large but sufficient in size or amount(3) free from pomp or affectation(4) not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance(5) low or inferior in station or quality(6) humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness(7) relatively moderate, limited, or small
Examples of modest in English
(1) He said older women need only meet the laxer condition of dressing ÔÇÿin a modest manner.ÔÇÖ(2) Their boards give them stock options but in relatively modest amounts.(3) it has a modest oil consumption(4) Thankful that she has the health, and the will to do most of the things she hankers after in life, nevertheless she is modest about her abilities.(5) She was not exactly a genteel lady, but she was modest and naive in many respects.(6) He's modest about his achievements, self-effacing about his music and finds an old-fashioned dignity in hard work.(7) Isabella noticed that her own neckline was lower than Gillian's modest dress.(8) Women on their own would be well advised not to travel outside of these areas and to comply with local sensibilities, particularly by wearing long sleeves and modest clothing in town areas.(9) Let's find the relatively modest amounts needed to fund things people want, and let's do it without chopping away at other programs with an axe.(10) ÔÇÿWe would argue that the toll levels are being set at relatively modest levels,ÔÇÖ Tobin said.(11) He was kind, generous and always modest about his achievements.(12) This slowdown would be reinforced by a more modest rate of increase in house prices spreading across the country.(13) Her face was alight with anticipation as she set the chalk down, reached up, and began to unfasten the top golden button to her modest daisy dress.(14) We are trying to hone in on the talent, focus on the best stories, and we try to be low-key and modest about our role.(15) Muslims are accused of being over-sensitive about the human body but the degree of sexual harassment which occurs these days justifies modest dress.(16) Alcohol in modest amounts may have a protective effect on bone density, but sustained high consumption causes bone loss.
Related Phrases of modest
(1) very modest ::
gidigidi iwonba
(2) make modest remarks ::
ṣe iwonba awọn ifiyesi
(3) be modest ::
jẹ iwonba
(4) modest and prudent ::
iwonba ati amoye
Synonyms
Adjective
1. self-effacing ::
ara-effacing
2. moderate ::
dede
3. small ::
kekere
4. decorous ::
decorous
5. meek ::
ọlọkàn
Antonyms
1. coarse ::
isokuso
2. dirty ::
idọti
3. immodest ::
immodest
4. impure ::
impure
5. indecent ::
igbesẹ
6. obscene ::
obscene
7. smutty ::
smutty
8. unchaste ::
unchaste
9. unclean ::
alaimọ
10. vulgar ::
vulgar
Different Forms
modest, modestly
Word Example from TV Shows
about a boy of modest means

about a boy of MODEST means

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 1

My price would be modest.

My price would be MODEST.

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7

At best, it's a modest leap forward...

At best, it's a MODEST leap forward...

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 1

Angela:
A modest proposition for you.

Angela: A MODEST proposition for you.

Westworld Season 2, Episode 3

Gustavo is too modest.

Gustavo is too MODEST.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 8

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