modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
Ingles
~ 3700
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is modest about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
Mga kasingkahulugan
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
Mga kasalungat
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
Mga kolokasyon
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
Mga tema
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
Mga kasingkahulugan
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
Mga kolokasyon
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
Mga tema
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] dresses in a modest way
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
Mga kasingkahulugan
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
Mga kasalungat
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
Mga kolokasyon
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
Mga tema
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
Mga pantig at diin
mod - est (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: modest
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.