modestly
adverb/ˈmɒdɪstli/
/ˈmɑːdɪstli/
- in a way that is not very extreme, expensive, important, etc.
- modestly priced goods
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- in a way that does not praise your own abilities or possessions
- ‘I'm not a very good painter,’ he said modestly.
- in a way that does not show much of the body; in a way that is not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way
- She is always modestly dressed.
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