adj.1 having or expressing a humble or moderate estimate of one's own merits or achievements.
2 diffident, bashful, retiring.
3 decorous in manner and conduct.
4 moderate or restrained in amount, extent, severity, etc.; not excessive or exaggerated (a modest sum).
5 (of a thing) unpretentious in appearance etc.
Derivatives:
modestly adv.
Etymology: F modeste f. L modestus keeping due measure