What does modest in Romanian mean?

What is the meaning of the word modest in Romanian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use modest in Romanian.

The word modest in Romanian means modest, modest, modest, cumpătat, simplu, modest, minimalist, modest, moderat, timid, modest, umil, modest, nedramatic, modest, modest, puțin, simplu, modest, nepretențios, modest, modest, rustic, frugal, modest, modest, modest, modest, modest, modest, fără mari pretenții, modest, umil, modest, umil, limitat, modest, cu modestie, modest, a face pe modestul, a face pe timidul, a se îmbrăca modest, a trăi modest, preț modest, excesiv de modest. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word modest

modest

modest

(sb: self-effacing)

Tyler e un om modest și mereu bucuros să ajute.
Tyler is a humble man, and always happy to help.

modest, cumpătat

(person: not boastful)

Kate era foarte modestă (or: cumpătată) și nu îi plăcea prea multă atenție.
Kate was very modest and didn't like too much attention.

simplu, modest, minimalist

(figurative, informal (sparse or minimalist)

Carol was aiming for a more stripped-down lifestyle; one that was cheaper and more environmentally friendly.

modest, moderat

(estimate: modest, low)

O estimare modestă a valorii acestui tablou este de $100.000.
A conservative estimate of the value of this painting is $100,000.

timid, modest

(person: shy, modest)

The boy is quite demure when grown-ups are around.

umil

(humble, modest)

I can't afford a new car; I'm just a lowly farmer.

modest

(modest)

Luke is an unassuming young man who doesn't like to be the centre of attention.

nedramatic

(moderate or modest)

modest

(unremarkable, modest)

modest

(without arrogance)

The award-winning author spoke modestly about his achievements.

puțin

(sparsely)

The house was scantily furnished, and sound echoed off the walls.

simplu, modest, nepretențios

(modestly, in a basic way)

I live quite simply by American standards: no cell phone, no cable TV, and only one car.

modest

(origins: low)

Politicianul avea origini modeste și nu i-a uitat pe săraci pe durata mandatului.
The politician had humble beginnings, and didn't forget the poor when he was in office.

modest

(small in scope)

Afacerea era o încercare modestă.
The business was a modest venture.

rustic

(figurative (humble, rustic or homely)

Jacob seems to have some kind of homespun theory for everything.

frugal

(figurative (frugal)

modest

(humble)

Politicianul era modest și nu a simțit nevoia să se laude cu realizările lui.
The politician was meek and didn't feel the need to tout his accomplishments.

modest

(with reserve)

Visitors to the cathedral are expected to dress modestly.

modest

(pitiable, unfortunate)

Politicianul provenea dintr-o familie de origine modestă, dar a ajuns departe în viață.
From poor beginnings, the politician went far in life.

modest

(simple)

Jim și-a vândut afacerea și s-a retras într-o căsuță modestă în afara orașului.
Jim sold his business and retired in a humble cottage outside of town.

modest

(small in amount)

Valorile bursei au avut o creștere modestă ieri.
My mother only drinks a modest amount of alcohol.

modest

(thing: simple, not elaborate)

Kelsey și-a pregătit o cină modestă.
Kelsey prepared a modest dinner for herself.

fără mari pretenții

(not luxurious)

The accommodation was basic, but at least it was clean.

modest, umil

(figurative (humble, inferior)

She was from a low caste.

modest, umil

(humble)

Călugării erau cunoscuți pentru modul lor de viață modest (umil).
The monks were known for their simple ways.

limitat

(limited in resources)

Given our narrow resources, we vacation at home.

modest

(making self inconspicuous)

The self-effacing man always tried to avoid being the center of attention.

cu modestie

(modestly)

The girl blushed, and lowered her eyes demurely.

modest

(dressed: modestly, neatly)

Please ensure you are decently dressed before entering the church.

a face pe modestul, a face pe timidul

(falsely modest)

Don't be coy; tell us what you think.

a se îmbrăca modest

(wear casual clothes)

We can dress down tonight because the wedding is going to be very informal.

a trăi modest

(avoid extravagant spending)

If you live simply and don't buy things you don't need, you won't have to keep working extra shifts.

preț modest

(reasonable or moderate cost)

The car was being sold at a modest price.

excesiv de modest

(prudish)

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