B1 — Intermediateadjective
modesto
modest, unassuming
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
umilesempliceschivodiscretoriservato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
vanitosopresuntuosoarrogantesuperboostentatore
Usage note
'Modesto' means not boasting or showing off. 'Umile' adds a deeper sense of humility. 'Schivo' implies actively avoiding attention. Note: 'modesto' also means modest/limited in quality (una casa modesta = a modest house).
Example
"Nonostante i suoi successi, è rimasta una persona modesta."
"Despite her achievements, she has remained a modest person."
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