As a noun humility
is the characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.
As an adverb modestly is
in a modest manner.
humility
Noun
The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.
Usage notes
* Commonly used to mean “modesty, lack of pride” (with respect to one’s achievements), and in formal religious contexts to refer to a transcendent egolessness.
Synonyms
* egolessness, humilitude, meekness, modesty, self-effacement
Antonyms
* pride
Related terms
* humble
* humiliate
* humiliation
* humus
External links
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modestly
English
Adverb
(
en adverb)
In a modest manner.
* The man bowed modestly and left the dinner table.
