Modest and Quiet

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Modest

Modest adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Usage example: appealingly modest about her success in the fashion industry

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Quiet is a synonym for modest in shy topic. In some cases you can use "Quiet" instead an adjective "Modest", when it comes to topics like unpretentious.

Nearby Words: moderate, moderation, modesty, moderately, modestly

Quiet

Quiet adjective - Not excessively showy.

Usage example: she decided that it would be best to wear a quiet business suit to the job interview

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Modest is a synonym for quiet in simple topic. Sometimes you can use "Modest" instead an adjective "Quiet", if it concerns topics such as meek, subdued.

Nearby Words: quietly, quieten, quiescent, quieted, quietness

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A rare few of the Semi-Divine Aasimar race quite literally earn their wings when their accomplishments* (or their Level Grinding in quiet obscurity, for the modest) reach Living Legend status.

Source: Winged Humanoid
Modest Orgasm: Despite the pulse-racing tempo of her doomsday fling, Marcy reaches the grand finale with just a quiet gasp and a toss of her hair.

Source: Film / Cabin Fever
Martin stars Haviland Tuf, a quiet, modest space trader/ecological engineer who just happens to be sole owner/operator of a 30-km-long 'seedship' filled with all manner of Lost Technology.

Source: True Neutral

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