modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
Inglés
~ 3700
szerény, mérsékelt, visszafogott, szemérmes
B1
1
szerény
B1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is modest about [something]
She is modest about her many accomplishments.
Szerényen beszél a sok eredményéről.
Despite his success, he remains modest and approachable.
Sikerei ellenére továbbra is szerény és közvetlen.
He gave a modest response when praised for his work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She is modest about her work.
Szerényen beszél a munkájáról.
He is a modest man.
Szerény ember.
My friend is modest when people say she is smart.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
Significado
Not boastful or proud
Colocaciones
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
Sinónimos
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
Antónimos
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
Temas
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
Not talking much about your own abilities, achievements, or possessions; showing humility.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
They live in a modest two-bedroom house.
Egy szerény, két hálószobás házban élnek.
The company reported a modest increase in profits.
A vállalat a nyereség mérsékelt növekedéséről számolt be.
He earns a modest salary but is happy with his job.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They have a modest house.
Szerény házuk van.
I paid a modest price for the car.
Mérsékelt árat fizettem az autóért.
We saw a modest rise in sales.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
Significado
Small or limited in size or amount
Colocaciones
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
Sinónimos
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
Antónimos
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
Temas
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Small in size, amount, or cost.
Relatively small in size, amount, or degree; not large, extreme, or expensive.
B1
3
visszafogott
B2
szemérmes
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] dresses in a modest way
She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
Kulturális okokból inkább visszafogott ruhákat visel.
The school has a modest dress code.
Az iskolában visszafogott öltözködést előíró szabályzat van.
He admired her modest style.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
She wears modest clothes at work.
Visszafogott ruhákat visel a munkahelyén.
The school wants students to dress modestly.
Az iskola azt szeretné, hogy a diákok visszafogottan öltözzenek.
Her dress is modest and simple.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
Significado
Not sexually revealing or provocative
Colocaciones
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
Sinónimos
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
Antónimos
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
Temas
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Wearing clothes that cover the body and are not sexy.
Wearing clothes or behaving in a way that does not attract sexual attention; covering the body appropriately according to social norms.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
modest
AFI
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
Sílabas y acento
mod - est (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: modest
Familia de palabras
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.