Definition of “modest”

But you may have heard of Marius et Jeanette, which in 1997 made a modest impact outside France.

Financial shares continued to advance although volumes in the two main banks were relatively modest.

For all the wealth and praise subsequently heaped on Gates and Jobs, their technical achievements were modest.

He was a gentle, modest , wonderfully philosophical man who wore his wisdom lightly.

It was tucked away from the main thoroughfares in a modest courtyard lit only by a single lamp.

Maybe you will shoot brilliantly, perhaps better than ever, and be the modest envy of your family and friends.

Nobody penetrated his veneer of modest charm which, allied to his clean-cut looks, had always ensured sexual success.

The current economic recovery appears to be modest , adding caution to company spending.

Well, I don't feel as modest about your accomplishments as you do.