modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 3700
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is modest about [something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
Visawe
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
Vinyume
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
Mada
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
Visawe
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
Vinyume
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
Mada
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] dresses in a modest way
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
Visawe
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
Vinyume
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
Mada
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
Silabi na mkazo
mod - est (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: modest
Familia ya neno
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.