modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
Anglais
~ 3700
szerény, mérsékelt, visszafogott, szemérmes
B1
1
szerény
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
Sens
Not boastful or proud
Collocations
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
Synonymes
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
Antonymes
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
Thèmes
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
Sens
Small or limited in size or amount
Collocations
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
Synonymes
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
Antonymes
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
Thèmes
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Small in size, amount, or cost.
Relatively small in size, amount, or degree; not large, extreme, or expensive.
B1
3
visszafogott
B2
szemérmes
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
Sens
Not sexually revealing or provocative
Collocations
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
Synonymes
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
Antonymes
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
Thèmes
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
modest
API
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
Syllabes et accentuation
mod - est (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: modest
Famille de mots
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
Expressions
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.