Definition & Meaning of "modestly"in English

modestly

in a way that avoids showing off or drawing attention to oneself

humbly

meekly

Grammatical Information

Examples

She modestly accepted the award without drawing attention to herself.

to a limited, moderate, or not excessive degree

fairly

in part

kind of

middling

moderately

Examples

The company's revenue increased modestly last quarter.

2.1

in a simple or unadorned way, without luxury or extravagance

humbly

meanly

modestly

Examples

They lived modestly in a small countryside home.

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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