modestly

[US]/ˈmɒdɪstli/
[UK]/ˈmɑːdɪstli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a humble or unassuming manner; in a conservative or moderate way

Phrases & Collocations

act modestly

dress modestly

speak modestly

Example Sentences

her modestly downcast eyes.

Being youngsters, we sat modestly at the back, never daring to speak.

She cast her eyes down modestly while Jack was talking about her.

Causes the human to be progressive modestly, arrogantly enable the human to retrocede!

dress modestly for the occasion

speak modestly about your achievements

live modestly within your means

modestly dressed in a simple outfit

Real-world Examples

Crude oil futures' prices were up modestly today.

Source: NPR News February 2014 Compilation

" It's quite straightforward, really, " said Neville modestly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Are they modestly trying to cover herself up?

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

" It's just melted glass, " she said modestly.

Source: Crazy Element City

Wage growth has been picking up modestly across the zone, but still trails behind inflation.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It's actually a naked-eye object, visible in modestly dark skies.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

I have said again and again that hair must be arranged modestly and plainly.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

That afternoon, Wade got his first shot of a modestly sized, two-metre crocodile.

Source: "BBC Documentary: The South Pacific"

Although George modestly attributes much of the success we are celebrating here tonight to luck.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

Or more modestly: " Did you always want to be a judge? "

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

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