modest
/ˈmɒdɪst/adjective
उच्चारण मॉडिस्ट
विनम्र, शेखी न बघारने वाला
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not talking much about your own abilities or achievements
विनम्र, शेखी न बघारने वाला
- She is modest about her success.
- The modest winner thanked everyone who had helped him on the way.
- Despite her many awards, Radhika remains modest.
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- He is too modest to boast about his marks.
- A modest person lets his work speak for itself.
Synonyms humble unassuming
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(of clothes or behaviour) not showing much of the body; proper
शालीन, मर्यादित
- modest clothing
- Visitors are requested to wear modest clothes inside the temple.
- She wears modest clothes and avoids tight outfits.
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- Please keep your behaviour modest at the temple gate.
- The school asked students to wear modest clothes during the visit.
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be modest about + noun / -ing
Use 'about' for the achievement or quality that the person does not boast of. It shows a person who plays down their own success.
जिस उपलब्धि या गुण का व्यक्ति घमंड नहीं करता, उसके लिए 'about' आता है। यह उस व्यक्ति को दर्शाता है जो अपनी सफलता को कम करके बताता है।
- Radhika is modest about her rank in the merit list.
- He is modest about having won the gold medal.
modest + noun (small in size or amount)
In this sense it describes money, rises, hopes and houses that are fairly small or ordinary. It is usually neutral or slightly positive in tone.
इस अर्थ में यह धन, वृद्धि, आशाओं और घरों के लिए आता है जो छोटे या साधारण हैं। इसका भाव प्रायः तटस्थ या थोड़ा सकारात्मक होता है।
- The family lives on a modest income.
- A modest rise in prices is expected after the budget.
modest in + noun (dress, behaviour, tastes)
Use 'in' for the area in which someone avoids show or display, especially clothes and manners.
जिस क्षेत्र में कोई दिखावे से बचता है, विशेषकर पहनावे और व्यवहार में, उसके लिए 'in' आता है।
- She is modest in her dress and manners.
- The minister is modest in his habits.
modest vs modesty / modestly
'Modest' is the adjective, 'modesty' the noun and 'modestly' the adverb. Do not use the noun where an adjective is needed.
'Modest' adjective है, 'modesty' noun है और 'modestly' adverb है। जहाँ adjective चाहिए वहाँ noun का प्रयोग मत कीजिए।
- Modesty is a sign of true greatness.
- He modestly refused the prize.
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modest + noun (size or amount)
incomemeanssumproposalbeginningsimprovement
- The company had modest beginnings in a small shop in Surat.
'Modest means' का अर्थ सीमित आर्थिक साधन है।
modest + person
manwinnerherogeniusspeaker
- Despite his fame, he remained a modest man.
यहाँ यह विनम्र स्वभाव को बताता है।
adverb + modest
extremelyrefreshinglysurprisinglyrathergenuinely
- The topper was refreshingly modest during the interview.
'Refreshingly modest' प्रशंसा का भाव देता है।
verb + modest
remainstayseemsoundbe
- Please remain modest even after your success.
Linking verbs के बाद adjective आता है।
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- Despite his fame, the cricketer remains a modest man.
प्रसिद्धि के बावजूद वह क्रिकेटर एक विनम्र व्यक्ति बना हुआ है।
- My father retired on a modest pension.
मेरे पिता एक साधारण पेंशन पर सेवानिवृत्त हुए।
- Be modest in your claims during the group discussion.
समूह चर्चा में अपने दावों में संयम बरतिए।
- The shop made only a modest profit this Diwali.
इस दीवाली दुकान को केवल सामान्य लाभ हुआ।
- Wear modest clothes when you visit the temple.
मंदिर जाते समय शालीन वस्त्र पहनिए।
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✗ He is modest of his success.
✓ He is modest about his success.
The preposition that goes with 'modest' for the thing one does not boast of is 'about', not 'of'.
जिस बात का घमंड न हो, उसके लिए 'modest' के साथ preposition 'about' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
✗ Modesty people never boast.
✓ Modest people never boast.
Before a noun you need the adjective 'modest', not the noun 'modesty'.
Noun से पहले adjective 'modest' आता है, noun 'modesty' नहीं।
✗ She replied very modest.
✓ She replied very modestly.
A verb is described by an adverb, so use 'modestly', not the adjective.
Verb का वर्णन adverb करता है, इसलिए adjective की जगह 'modestly' लिखिए।
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All three describe a person who does not show off, but they differ in warmth and tone.
तीनों शब्द दिखावा न करने वाले व्यक्ति का वर्णन करते हैं, पर भाव और लहजे में अंतर है।
Not boasting about your own achievements; also, small or limited in size.
अपनी उपलब्धियों का बखान न करना; साथ ही आकार या मात्रा में छोटा।
- She is modest about her talent.
Having a low opinion of your own importance; can also describe a poor or low social position.
अपने महत्त्व को कम समझना; निर्धन या निम्न सामाजिक स्थिति के लिए भी प्रयुक्त।
- He comes from a humble family in Bihar.
Quiet and ordinary in manner, with no wish to be noticed.
व्यवहार में शांत और साधारण, ध्यान आकर्षित करने की इच्छा के बिना।
- The unassuming professor was a famous scientist.