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more modestly

[mɔr ˈmɑdəstli]
adverb phrase
mais modestamente
1. in a manner that is more humble, reserved, or unassuming; with greater restraint or propriety
She dressed more modestly than her peers.
Ela se vestia mais modestamente do que suas colegas.
2. with greater restraint in claims or expectations; more conservatively
The company set more modestly scaled goals for the quarter.
A empresa estabeleceu objetivos em escala mais modesta para o trimestre.
3. with less ostentation or show; more simply
They lived more modestly after losing their fortune.
Eles viveram mais modestamente após perder sua fortuna.
Synonyms
more humblymore conservativelymore simplymore restrainedlymore unpretentiously
Antonyms
more boldlymore ostentatiouslymore lavishlymore arrogantlymore extravagantly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mais modestamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
mais modestamente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep a low profile
live within one's means
dress down
tone it down
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