modestly

modestly

modif.

1. In a modest manner

   humbly, unobtrusively, retiringly, quietly, simply, unpretentiously, unpresumptuously, diffidently, bashfully, unassumingly, chastely, virtuously, purely, shyly, demurely, shrinkingly.

   Antonyms boldly*, boastfully, pretentiously.

2. Within reasonable limits

   reasonably, coolly, sensibly; see cheaply, moderately.