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modestly
Variant of modest
adjective
- having or showing a moderate opinion of one's own value, abilities, achievements, etc.; not vain or boastful; unassuming
- not forward; shy or reserved: modest behavior
- behaving, dressing, speaking, etc. in a way that is considered proper or decorous; decent
- moderate or reasonable; not extreme: a modest request
- quiet and humble in appearance, style, etc.; not pretentious: a modest home
Related Forms:
- modestly adverb
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