/mɒdˈɛstoʊ, ˈmɒdɪstoʊ/; mod-ES-toh, MOD-i-stoh

Definitions

1. noun

a city in Stanislaus County, California; a feeling of humble dignity or modesty

“The tourists were impressed by the charm of Modesto, California.”

2. adjective

humble in manner or appearance; modest in extent or degree

“The modesto design of the building blended in with the surrounding landscape.”