As adverbs the difference between modestly and honestly
is that modestly is in a modest manner while honestly is (manner) in an honest manner.
As a interjection honestly is
.
modestly
English
Adverb
(
en adverb)
In a modest manner.
* The man bowed modestly and left the dinner table.
honestly
English
Adverb
(
en adverb)
(manner) In an honest manner.
- He answered the questions honestly .
(speech act) Frankly.
- Honestly , I didn't believe a word she said.
Interjection
(
en interjection)
- Honestly! I want to finish this work and you keep interrupting.
Synonyms
* really
