English word modest comes from Proto-Indo-European *mod-os
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *mod-os | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| modus | Latin (lat) | (grammar) mood, mode. Bound, limit. Manner, method, way. Measure. |
| modes- | Latin (lat) | |
| modeste | Middle French (frm) | |
| modest | English (eng) | (especially of behaviour or clothing) Avoiding being sexually suggestive.. Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.. Small, moderate in size. |