modest
US /ˈmɑː.dɪst/
UK /ˈmɑː.dɪst/
1.
modesto, umile
unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
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She was always modest about her success.
Era sempre modesta riguardo al suo successo.
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Despite his wealth, he lived a very modest life.
Nonostante la sua ricchezza, conduceva una vita molto modesta.
2.
pudico, casto
(of a woman) dressing or behaving in a way that is intended to avoid impropriety or indecency
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She always dressed in a modest way, covering her shoulders and knees.
Si vestiva sempre in modo pudico, coprendo le spalle e le ginocchia.
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The dress code requires modest attire for the ceremony.
Il codice di abbigliamento richiede un abbigliamento modesto per la cerimonia.