Synonyms of modestly

modestly

adverb

1

as in humbly

in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion

spoke modestly about his accomplishments as an entrepreneur

Synonyms & Similar Words

• humbly
• politely
• sheepishly
• deferentially
• meekly
• submissively
• lowly
• abjectly
• cap in hand
• meanly
• hat in hand
• fearfully
• timidly
• obsequiously
• shyly
• servilely
• subserviently
• diffidently
• bashfully
• timorously
• respectfully
• courteously
• civilly
• self-deprecatingly
• mousily
• suppliantly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boldly
• proudly
• arrogantly
• contemptuously
• brazenly
• audaciously
• loftily
• scornfully
• pompously
• haughtily
• imperiously
• pretentiously
• presumptuously
• brashly
• pridefully
• superciliously
• huffily
• fearlessly
• recklessly
• swaggeringly
• disdainfully
• rashly
• impertinently
• saucily
• self-importantly
• disrespectfully
• rudely
• uppishly
• impudently
• discourteously
• ungraciously
• impolitely
• uncivilly
• bitchily

2

as in innocently

with purity of thought and deed

dressed modestly to go to church

Synonyms & Similar Words

• innocently
• chastely
• properly
• purely
• morally
• virtuously
• righteously
• decently
• decorously
• primly
• prudishly
• priggishly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wickedly
• evilly
• sinfully
• immorally
• indecently
• obscenely
• vulgarly
• lewdly
• lasciviously
• impurely
• lustfully

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of modestly

Spending remained elevated, easing only modestly to 29% of GDP in 2025, from 31% in 2021. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, also fell modestly to 206,000. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

While Hathaway has modeled some high heels amid her busy year promoting a slew of movies, this style was modestly boosted by a 50-mm kitten heel. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Until recently, the direction of travel for these was largely from west London to Birmingham, through loans and modestly priced permanent transfers. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, rose modestly to 207,250 last week. — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Some historians point to one of Leonardo’s sketches from about the same time that show a David-like nude with a leaf over its groin, arguing that Leonardo wanted Michelangelo’s masterpiece modestly concealed. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026

Peppered amid the challenges for 2025 were glimmers of hope through successes like Weapons ($270 million globally on a $38 million budget), while modestly budgeted reboots Freakier Friday and Final Destination Bloodlines also turned profits. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Its stars are modestly bright, so suburban observers will need patience and a clear southern horizon. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026