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modestly

adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of modestly

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

  • spoke modestly about his accomplishments as an entrepreneur
Synonyms of modestly

abjectly, deferentially, hat in hand, humbly, lowly, meanly, meekly, sheepishly, submissively
Words Related to modestly

obsequiously, servilely, subserviently

fearfully, mousily, timidly

bashfully, diffidently, self-deprecatingly, shyly, timorously

civilly, courteously, politely, respectfully, suppliantly
Phrases Synonymous with modestly

cap in hand
Near Antonyms of modestly

fearlessly

discourteously, disdainfully, disrespectfully, impertinently, rashly, recklessly, saucily

bitchily, impolitely, impudently, rudely, uncivilly, ungraciously
Antonyms of modestly

arrogantly, audaciously, boldly, brashly, brazenly, contemptuously, haughtily, huffily, imperiously, loftily, pompously, presumptuously, pretentiously, pridefully, proudly, scornfully, self-importantly, superciliously, swaggeringly, uppishly

2 with purity of thought and deed

  • dressed modestly to go to church
Synonyms of modestly

chastely, innocently, morally, purely, righteously, virtuously
Words Related to modestly

decently, decorously, properly

priggishly, primly, prudishly
Near Antonyms of modestly

indecently, obscenely, vulgarly

lasciviously, lewdly, lustfully
Antonyms of modestly

evilly, immorally, impurely, sinfully, wickedly

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