seem modest

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to give the impression of being modest.

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Examples (10)

  • Despite his numerous awards, he always seemed very modest.
  • Her accomplishments are remarkable, yet she seems incredibly modest about them.
  • Even after winning, the champion continued to seem quite modest.
  • She tried to seem modest about her success, though she was secretly proud.
  • It's admirable how he always seems modest despite his talent.
  • The young artist always seemed modest about his extraordinary works.
  • He didn't want to boast, so he tried to seem modest.
  • To some, her humble demeanor might seem overly modest.
  • Despite the praise, she continued to seem rather modest.
  • His quiet nature made him seem naturally modest.