modestly in English

adverb

['mɑdɪstlɪ /'mɒ-]

in a modest fashion; humbly, unpretentiously, unassumingly; moderately; in a limited manner; appropriately, decently

Use "modestly" in a sentence

1. She was dressed modestly.

2. Are we dressed tastefully yet modestly?

3. She is always modestly dressed.

4. ● Dress modestly, and maintain good hygiene.

5. “Dress modestly; talk reverently; listen to uplifting music.

6. Dress modestly; talk reverently; listen to uplifting music.

7. 'I was just lucky,' he said modestly.

8. A black kerchief modestly veiled her hair.

9. 'I'm not a very good painter,' he said modestly.

10. My family lived very modestly on a small income.

11. At just £ the training video is very modestly priced.

12. 22 'I'm not a very good painter,[www.Sentencedict.com]' he said modestly.

13. Oman also maintains a modestly sized paramilitary force of 4,400 men.

14. Speaking modestly, I'm the best mechanical engineer in this country.

15. Those who speak modestly become powerful vessels for the Lord.”

16. However, the real-side of the economy has responded modestly.

17. Other than that he lived modestly, without flashy cars or new homes.

18. “I have done the best I could,” said the translator modestly.

19. They talked modestly of their valiant efforts to keep the tanker afloat.

20. She cast her eyes down modestly while Jack was talking about her.

21. Being youngsters, we sat modestly at the back, never daring to speak.

22. Branniest and chuffy Alphonso lace-ups, but Ariel modestly fools her anaesthesiology

23. She sat down cautiously on the red canvas cushions, knees modestly together.

24. I was surprised to see General Grant walking along modestly... toward Mr Lincoln.

25. On the whole she had lived modestly, with a notable lack of ostentation.

26. But they modestly assure the reader that their registry is not complete.

27. 26 On the whole she had lived modestly, with a notable lack of ostentation.

28. Synonyms for Chastely include virtuously, purely, morally, righteously, innocently, modestly, virginally, virginly, cleanly and decently

29. She modestly suggests that "sex, or at any rate gender, may account for the difference".

30. Synonyms for Classically include simply, plainly, modestly, unelaborately, unostentatiously, austerely, commonly, naturally, severely and soberly

31. Synonyms for Conservatively include quietly, unobtrusively, modestly, unostentatiously, unpretentiously, humbly, demurely, diffidently, plainly and soberly

32. Antonyms for Bawdily include cleanly, decently, wholesomely, chastely, goodly, innocently, modestly, morally, respectably and seemlily

33. In the one we noted what our expenses would be if we lived more modestly.

34. Wilkie, who describes himself modestly as a working journalist, then tracked down the poet's widow.

35. This will help them to live modestly, and family life will be more peaceful.

36. For example, Jamie has begun to dress less modestly and to use inappropriate language.

37. But I never talk shop , said Sir Henry modestly. No, I never talk shop.

38. Acolytes give respect to Our Lord and his sanctuary by dressing appropriately and modestly for Mass

39. Even the modestly educated sought an elevated tone put pen to paper before the 1960 s.

40. Antonyms for Bumptiously include humbly, lowlily, modestly, unpretentiously, self-effacingly, uncertainly, shily, retiringly, diffidently and bashfully

41. Synonyms for Austerely include simply, plainly, modestly, unelaborately, unostentatiously, commonly, naturally, severely, soberly and starkly

42. Synonyms for Apologetically include humbly, meekly, modestly, submissively, deferentially, abjectly, diffidently, lowly, meanly and respectfully

43. Passenger transport, particularly by car and on motorways, increased more or less modestly almost everywhere

44. And, no matter how modestly it begins, the effort must be sustainable over the long term.

45. 19 My oldest sister Sally played the clarinet for a long time, and was modestly successful.

46. More modestly, the same agents are offering six new apartments at Kingswear with views across to Dartmouth.

47. Bread and Circuses Bistro and Bar strives to offer a great menu modestly priced and family-friendly atmosphere

48. "You really must be very good at what you do." — "I suppose I am," Kate said modestly.

49. 1 The share of Americans who identify as Atheists has increased modestly but significantly in the past decade

50. He lived modestly, buying his clothing in second-hand stores and residing in downscale apartments in New York's East Village.