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modestly
[/ˈmɒdɪstli/]
adverb
modestamente
1.
In a humble or modest manner; without arrogance or excessive pride
She modestly accepted the award without boasting about her achievements.
Ela aceitou o prêmio modestamente sem se vangloriar de suas realizações.
2.
In a way that shows restraint or propriety; decently
He was modestly dressed for the formal occasion.
Ele estava modestamente vestido para a ocasião formal.
3.
In a moderate or limited way; not excessively
The company's profits grew modestly this quarter.
Os lucros da empresa cresceram modestamente este trimestre.
Synonyms
humbly
unpretentiously
demurely
decorously
discreetly
temperately
Antonyms
arrogantly
boastfully
ostentatiously
immodestly
pretentiously
shamelessly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
modestamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
modestamente
No significant regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
modestamente
No significant regional variation
Portugal
modestamente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
modestly speaking
to put it modestly
live modestly
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