What does modestly mean?
Modestly means In a modest manner; with humility..
Modestly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a modest manner; with humility..
Definitions by Sense
- In a modest manner; with humility.
- To a small degree.
Example Sentences
The man bowed modestly and left the dinner table.
An hour later, Trump and Starmer were gathered in the modestly named Donald J Trump Ballroom for the press conference proper.
These new shuttlelike craft might modestly reduce the cost of getting to low earth orbit.
One of several factors to his success this election was modestly boosting his support among men, a shift concentrated among younger voters, according to AP VoteCast, survey of more than 120,000 voters nationwide.
Synonyms for modestly
Antonyms for modestly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more modestly
- most modestly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for modestly?
Common synonyms include chastely, humbly, meekly, becomingly.
What is the opposite of modestly?
Possible antonyms include immodestly, without modesty.
How do you use modestly in a sentence?
The man bowed modestly and left the dinner table.
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