modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
Angličtina
~ 3700
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adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is modest about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
Synonyma
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
Antonyma
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
Kolokace
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
Témata
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
Synonyma
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
Antonyma
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
Kolokace
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
Témata
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] dresses in a modest way
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
Synonyma
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
Antonyma
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
Kolokace
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
Témata
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
Učební příklady
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
Slabiky a přízvuk
mod - est (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: modest
Příbuzná slova
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.