modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
Англійська
~ 3700
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is modest about [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
Синоніми
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
Антоніми
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
Словосполучення
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
Теми
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
Синоніми
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
Антоніми
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
Словосполучення
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
Теми
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[someone] dresses in a modest way
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
Синоніми
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
Антоніми
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
Словосполучення
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
Теми
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
Навчальні приклади
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
Граматика
Словникова форма
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
Склади й наголос
mod - est (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: modest
Споріднені слова
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.