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   modestly

   /ˈmɒdɪstli/

   adverb

   • 1. in an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance: "he modestly shrugged off the tributes from his manager"
   • 2. to a relatively moderate or small degree: "sales and profits have grown modestly in recent years"
   • ▪ in a manner that is not elaborate or luxurious: "a modestly furnished flat"
   • 3. so as to avoid impropriety or indecency: "women are expected to dress modestly"

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   What does modestly mean?

   • modestamente… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! MODESTLY definition: 1. in a way that is not very large in size, amount or degree, or not expensive: 2. in a way that…. Learn more.

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   What is modestly adverb?

   • 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. Definition of modestly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does modest mean in English?

   • The adjective modest can mean both "humble" and "small." Modesty and modest come from the Latin modestia, "sense of honor," or "correctness of conduct," from the root word modus, "measure or manner." "Modestly."

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   What does it mean to act modestly?

   • When you act in an unpretentious way, you act modestly, and when you do something in the simplest way possible, you also do it modestly. The adjective modest can mean both "humble" and "small."

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   Modestly means in a way that is not very large, expensive, or obvious, or that shows humility or modesty. Learn how to use this adverb in different contexts with examples and translations.

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     Modestly means in a way that is not very large, expensive,...

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   To do something modestly is to do it in a humble way, without showing off. After her play's successful opening night, a playwright might choose to sit modestly in the audience rather than going on stage to bow.

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   Modestly means in a way that is not very large, expensive, or obvious, or that shows humility or modesty. Learn how to use this adverb in different contexts with examples and translations.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb modestly, which can describe something that is not very extreme, expensive, important, etc., or someone who does not praise their own abilities or possessions. See pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and example sentences.

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   Learn the meaning of modest, an adjective that describes someone or something that is not excessive, boastful, or indecent. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and word history of modest.

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   Modestly definition: reflecting a moderate or humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; not boastfully. See examples of MODESTLY used in a sentence.

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    Modestly means having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value. It also means observing conventional proprieties in speech, behavior, or dress, especially in the avoidance of arousing sexual interest.