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modest vs decent

decent vs modest

modest and decent both are adjectives.

modest is not an adverb while decent is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
modest No Yes No No
decent No Yes No Yes
modest (adjective) decent (adjective)
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance conforming to conventions of sexual behavior
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself meeting requirements
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness observing conventional sexual mores in speech or behavior or dress
low or inferior in station or quality in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
relatively moderate, limited, or small socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
not large but sufficient in size or amount sufficiently clothed to see visitors or appear in public
free from pomp or affectation
modest (adverb) decent (adverb)
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
Difference between modest and decent

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