modestly
adverb B2- In a modest manner; with humility. · The man bowed modestly and left the dinner table.
- To a small degree.
From the library
The Ass carefully divided the spoil into three equal shares and modestly requested the two others to make the first choice.
“For my part, I am content in knowing I am as brave as any beast that ever lived, if not braver,” said the Lion modestly.
Julianne found solace in his quiet assurance, drawing confidence from the enduring permanence of the achievements he so modestly described.
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