modestly
In unassuming fashion
Modestly describes doing something without boasting or drawing attention to oneself: She modestly accepted the award.
It can mean in a way that avoids indecency: dressed modestly.
It also indicates smallness of scale or degree: a modestly priced hotel, The company grew modestly last quarter.
Without pride or arrogance
- meeklyIn docile manner
- demurelyIn a reserved manner
- deferentiallyWith respectful yielding
- respectfullyIn a deferential way
unpretentiously · self-effacingly · unassumingly · bashfully · shyly · timidly · reticently · reservedly
In plain terms
- plainlyIn obvious fashion
- sparinglyIn limited amounts
- minimallyTo the smallest extent
- austerelyWithout embellishment or excess
unadorned · frugally · conservatively · basic · bare · unembellished · unornamented · no-frills
In an unobtrusive way
- tactfullyWith careful discretion
- prudentlyWith careful judgment
- cautiouslyIn a guarded manner
- subtlyWith quiet nuance
inconspicuously · unobtrusively · low-key · guardedly · diplomatically · privately · circumspectly · judiciously
In proper manner
- demurelyIn a reserved manner
- decorouslyWith proper behavior
- appropriatelyIn a suitable manner
- conservativelyIn a restrained manner
properly · chastely · respectably · virtuously · seemly · becomingly · prudishly · primly
To a limited degree
- somewhatTo a moderate extent
- slightlyTo a minor extent
- reasonablyTo a sensible degree
- fairlyModerately or equitably
relatively · partially · mildly · temperately · adequately · sufficiently · acceptably · passably
humbly
Without pride or arrogance
- meeklyIn docile manner
- demurelyIn a reserved manner
- deferentiallyWith respectful yielding
respectfully · unpretentiously · self-effacingly · unassumingly · bashfully · shyly · timidly · reticently · reservedly · unobtrusively
simply
In plain terms
austerely · unadorned · frugally · conservatively · basic · bare · unembellished · unornamented · no-frills · functionally
discreetly
In an unobtrusive way
- tactfullyWith careful discretion
- prudentlyWith careful judgment
- cautiouslyIn a guarded manner
subtly · inconspicuously · unobtrusively · low-key · guardedly · diplomatically · privately · circumspectly · judiciously · tastefully
decently
In proper manner
- demurelyIn a reserved manner
- decorouslyWith proper behavior
- appropriatelyIn a suitable manner
conservatively · properly · chastely · respectably · virtuously · seemly · becomingly · prudishly · primly · covered
moderately
To a limited degree
- somewhatTo a moderate extent
- slightlyTo a minor extent
- reasonablyTo a sensible degree
fairly · relatively · partially · mildly · temperately · adequately · sufficiently · acceptably · passably · tolerably
modestlyboastfully
With arrogant self-promotion
arrogantly · proudly · haughtily · pompously · pretentiously
modestlyboldly
With fearless confidence
audaciously · fearlessly · brashly · rashly · brazenly
modestlyextravagantly
In excessive, showy manner
lavishly · grandly · opulently · enormously · luxuriously
- false modestyPretend self-deprecation
- modest meansLimited financial resources
- modest proposalDeliberately understated radical idea
- modesty lawsRegulations mandating body coverage
- modest fashionClothing emphasizing coverage
- modest wearClothing emphasizing coverage