‘Humble’and'Modest"
Find several different definitions of ‘Humble’ & ‘Modest’ . Compare the different meanings of each (‘What does this definition tell me about the meaning of the word?’). Which is the best definition according to you and why?
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Modest does not mean poor, but humble does.
Modest describes the personality trait of not flaunting oneself, talking oneself up or putting oneself on display. Modest behavior can be a response to compliments, praise or follow an achievement. Modesty can also manifested physically (for example, "dressing modestly", "modest accessories", "modest smile").
A humble person accepts someone else's superiority and does not challenge them and try to be superior. They have humility.
In summary, being modest refers to your behavior, being humble refers to your ego.
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please check here:
http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/modest?q=modest
http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/humble?q=humble
http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/humble_1
http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/modest
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