Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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modest | No | Yes | No | No |
meek | No | Yes | No | No |
modest (adjective) | meek (adjective) |
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not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance | very docile |
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself | humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness |
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness | evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant |
low or inferior in station or quality | |
relatively moderate, limited, or small | |
not large but sufficient in size or amount | |
free from pomp or affectation |