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.