modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
英語
~ 3700
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
用法パターン：
[someone] is modest about [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
類義語
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
対義語
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
コロケーション
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
テーマ
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
類義語
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
対義語
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
コロケーション
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
テーマ
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
[someone] dresses in a modest way
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
類義語
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
対義語
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
コロケーション
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
テーマ
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
学習者向け例文
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
文法
辞書形
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
音節・強勢
mod - est （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: modest
関連語
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.