adv

modestly

Modestly (adv) means In a humble, unassuming manner. Example: “She modestly credited her team for the success.”

adv

In a humble, unassuming manner.

"She modestly credited her team for the success."

To a small or moderate degree.

"Sales increased modestly over the previous year."

How to use modestly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither humbly, or only slightly/moderately.

more modestly comparative, most modestly superlative

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She _____ credited her team for the success.

priestly honestly earnestly

What does “modestly” mean?

The word “modestly” means in a humble, unassuming manner. In plain terms, either humbly, or only slightly/moderately.

How do you use “modestly” in a sentence?

Here is “modestly” used in a sentence: “She modestly credited her team for the success.”

What part of speech is “modestly”?

“Modestly” is an adverb.

How many meanings does “modestly” have?

“Modestly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a humble, unassuming manner.