1 a bill, debt etc that is payable must be paid: A club fee of $30 is payable every year. 2 payable to sb a cheque etc that is payable to someone has that person's name written on it and should be paid to them
1 not talking proudly about your achievements, abilities etc: a quiet modest man 2 not very big in size, amount, value etc: a modest 2% pay increase 3 shy and easily embarrassed about showing your body or about anything connected with sex