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
Subdued is a synonym for modest in restrained topic. In some cases you can use "Subdued" instead an adjective "Modest".
Subdued
Subdued adjective - Not excessively showy.
Usage example: the wedding was a subdued affair, with only close family and friends attending
Modest is a synonym for subdued in restrained topic. Sometimes you can use "Modest" instead an adjective "Subdued".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He is the king of the Fair Folk, but even the other elves in the movies look rather modest and subdued next to him.
Source: Camp Straight
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