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modestly
Grammatical Information
adverbs of manner
Examples
She modestly accepted the award without drawing attention to herself.
02
to a limited, moderate, or not excessive degree
Examples
The company 's revenue increased modestly last quarter.
03
in a manner that avoids revealing the body or attracting sexual attention
Examples
She dressed modestly out of personal conviction, not social pressure.
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immodestly
modestly
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