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modest | modestly |

As an adjective modest

is not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.

As an adverb modestly is

in a modest manner.

modest

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.
  • Small, moderate in size.
  • He earns a modest amount of money.
    Her latest novel was a modest success.
  • (especially of behaviour or clothing) Avoiding being sexually suggestive.
  • Synonyms

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    Antonyms

    * immodest

    Derived terms

    * modest proposal * modesty

    modestly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a modest manner.
  • * The man bowed modestly and left the dinner table.