modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
Английски
~ 3700
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is modest about [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
Синоними
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
Антоними
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
Колокации
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
Теми
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
Синоними
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
Антоними
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
Колокации
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
Теми
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- 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.
Примери за учащи
- 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.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] dresses in a modest way
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
Синоними
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
Антоними
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
Колокации
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
Теми
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
Примери за учащи
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
Граматика
Речникова форма
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
Срички и ударение
mod - est (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: modest
Семейство думи
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
Изрази
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.
Примери
- 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.
Примери
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.