modest
/ˈmɒdɪst/ · /ˈmɑːdɪst/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3367 in the learning path
谦虚的；不自夸的
Definitions
adj. not boasting about your abilities or achievements
谦虚的；不自夸的
adj. not large in size, amount, or cost
适度的；不大的
adj. wearing clothes that do not reveal much of the body
穿着端庄的
Example
Despite winning the race, she remained modest about her success.
尽管赢了比赛，她谈起自己的成功时仍很谦虚。
Even a modest increase in public transport funding could improve services in rural communities.
即使公共交通拨款只小幅增加，也可能改善农村社区的服务。
Collocations
- modest about one's achievements
- a modest increase
- a modest income
Word family
- modesty (n.)
- modestly (adv.)
- immodest (adj.)
Synonyms
- humble
Antonyms
- arrogant
Usage tip
形容人常指谦虚；形容数量常指不大。
FAQ
- What does modest mean?
- not boasting about your abilities or achievements not large in size, amount, or cost wearing clothes that do not reveal much of the body
- How is modest pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɒdɪst/, US /ˈmɑːdɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
