modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 3700
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is modest about [something]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
المرادفات
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
الأضداد
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
الموضوعات
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She is modest about her many accomplishments.
- Despite his success, he remains modest and approachable.
- He gave a modest response when praised for his work.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- She is modest about her work.
- He is a modest man.
- My friend is modest when people say she is smart.
adjective
B1
property
2
Small or limited in size or amount
Small in size, amount, or cost.
نمط الاستخدام:
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
المرادفات
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
الأضداد
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
الموضوعات
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- They live in a modest two-bedroom house.
- The company reported a modest increase in profits.
- He earns a modest salary but is happy with his job.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- They have a modest house.
- I paid a modest price for the car.
- We saw a modest rise in sales.
adjective
B1
property
3
Not sexually revealing or provocative
Wearing clothes that cover the body and are not sexy.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] dresses in a modest way
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
المرادفات
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
الأضداد
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
الموضوعات
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
المقاطع والنبر
mod - est (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
- Base: modest
عائلة الكلمة
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
التعبيرات
in a modest way
1/ˈɪn ə mˈɑdɪst wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Without showing off or excess
In a simple and humble manner, without too much display.
أمثلة
- They celebrated their anniversary in a modest way.
- He lives in a modest way despite his wealth.
to be modest about something
1/tə bˈi mˈɑdɪst əbˈaʊt sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Avoid boasting about something
To talk about what you did or have without showing pride or arrogance.
أمثلة
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.