modest
gb/mˈɑdɪst/ us/mˈɑdɪst/
B1
Anh
~ 3700
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
B1
property
1
Not boastful or proud
Not talking about your good things or showing that you are better than others.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is modest about [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modest' with 'moderate' because both can imply 'not too much', but 'modest' in this sense is about personality, not quantity.
Từ đồng nghĩa
humble (Suggests a sincere lack of pride or arrogance, often with a moral quality.)
Từ trái nghĩa
boastful (Describes someone who talks with pride about themselves in a way that can seem arrogant.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
modest personality
|modest attitude
|modest demeanor
|modest claim
Chủ đề
personality
|social behavior
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a modest [amount/sum/increase/home]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes think 'modest' here means 'old-fashioned', but it refers to size or amount.
Từ đồng nghĩa
moderate (Implies average or reasonable size/amount, often used in similar contexts.)
Từ trái nghĩa
substantial (Indicates a large or considerable size or amount.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
modest increase
|modest sum
|modest home
|modest salary
Chủ đề
size
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] dresses in a modest way
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse 'modest' here with 'simple' in style; while often related, the focus is on covering the body rather than design complexity.
Từ đồng nghĩa
conservative (In dress, suggests covering more of the body and avoiding revealing styles.)
Từ trái nghĩa
revealing (Describes clothing that shows parts of the body usually kept covered.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
modest dress
|modest clothing
|modest fashion
Chủ đề
appearance
|social behavior
|clothing
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She prefers to wear modest clothing for cultural reasons.
- The school has a modest dress code.
- He admired her modest style.
Ví dụ cho người học
- She wears modest clothes at work.
- The school wants students to dress modestly.
- Her dress is modest and simple.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
modest
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɪst/
US/mˈɑdɪst/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
mod - est (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: modest
Họ từ
Core family
modesty
noun B2
modestly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immodest
adjective
immodesty
noun
immodestly
adverb
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- She was modest about her role in the project.
- He is always modest about his success.