modestly
Translation
modestly
Examples
He lives quite modestly.
He lives quite modestly.
She modestly accepted the award.
She modestly accepted the award.
Grammar Patterns
((modifies a verb)) to do (sth.) in a modest way He lives quite modestly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: humbly, simply, unpretentiously; Antonyms: boastfully, extravagantly
Etymology
From the adjective 'modest' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Modest' comes from Latin 'modestus', meaning 'keeping within due measure'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone saying 'it was a modest achievement' - they are speaking modestly.