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modestly

/mɒdˈɛstli/ adverb · British & US
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What does modestly mean?

adverb

In a modest manner; unpretentiously. Used to describe behavior or actions that are restrained and unassuming.

Example

"She modestly declined the award, saying she was just doing her job."

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