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Definition modestly in American English

modestly adverb

adverb
/ˈmɑdəstli/
1

in a way that shows you do not like to talk about yourself, your achievements, or your abilities

Example

She smiled modestly.

Synonyms and related words
humble modest unassuming
2

without needing a lot of money

Example

I lived modestly but comfortably.

Example

a modestly priced meal

Synonyms and related words
cheap economic competitive
3

to a small degree

Example

Financial markets rose modestly.

Example

She has had a modestly successful career.

Synonyms and related words
slightly fairly partly
Example

She stood with modestly downcast eyes.

Synonyms and related words
shy uncertain retiring
Definition modestly in American English