The difference between Modest and Quiet
When used as adjectives, modest means not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, whereas quiet means with little or no sound.
Quiet is also interjection with the meaning: be quiet.
Quiet is also noun with the meaning: the absence of sound.
Quiet is also verb with the meaning: to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
check bellow for the other definitions of Modest and Quiet
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Modest as an adjective:
Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
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Modest as an adjective:
Small, moderate in size.
Examples:
"He earns a modest amount of money."
"Her latest novel was a modest success."
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Modest as an adjective:
Pure and delicate from a sense of propriety.
Examples:
"modest thoughts or language"
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Modest as an adjective:
(especially of behaviour or clothing) Intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others.
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Quiet as an adjective:
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
Examples:
"I can't hear the music; it is too quiet."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Having little motion or activity; calm.
Examples:
"the sea was quiet'"
"a quiet night at home"
"all quiet on the Western front"
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not busy, of low quantity.
Examples:
"The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning."
"Business was quiet for the season."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
Examples:
"He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not showy; undemonstrative.
Examples:
"a quiet dress"
"'quiet colours"
"a quiet movement"
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Quiet as an adjective (software):
Requiring little or no interaction.
Examples:
"a quiet install"
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Quiet as a verb:
To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
Examples:
"When you quiet, we can start talking."
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Quiet as a verb:
To cause someone to become quiet.
Examples:
"Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise."
"The umpire quieted the crowd, so the game could continue in peace."
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Quiet as a noun:
The absence of sound; quietness.
Examples:
"There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza."
"We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show."
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Quiet as a noun:
the absence of movement; stillness, tranquility