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modestly
[mod-ist-lee]
adverb
reflecting a moderate or humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; not boastfully.
He modestly puts all of his success down to timing.
in a way that is free from showy extravagance; not ostentatiously.
For a billionaire, he lives rather modestly in a home he bought decades ago.
in a way that shows regard for decency in behavior, speech, dress, etc..
When visiting religious sites, avoid offense by dressing modestly: cover your shoulders, torsos, and thighs.
within reasonable limits; moderately.
A modestly priced economy car may be more appropriate for your teenage driver.
Other 51Թ Forms
- hypermodestly adverb
- overmodestly adverb
- pseudomodestly adverb
- quasi-modestly adverb
- supermodestly adverb
- unmodestly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of modestly1
Example Sentences
Women often dress modestly on public beaches in Syria, but some women do opt for more Western styles of swimwear.
The company a couple years ago introduced modestly lower-priced tickets for less in-demand front row seats, but later backed away from the idea.
The state grew modestly last year, but the boom years are over.
A modestly sized natural gas field was discovered offshore of Gaza in 2000.
That this modestly budgeted freak-out was assembled by a fusion artist, someone expert at scoring your daydreams and nightlife, is never in doubt.
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