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modestly Synonyms

Another word for modestly

Choosing another word for modestly depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an unassuming or humble manner, without vanity, arrogance, or boastfulness regarding one's abilities or achievements.

Usage Example

"When praised for her groundbreaking research, the scientist smiled humbly and credited her entire laboratory team."

Strongest
humbly
unassumingly
Strong
unpretentiously
meekly
diffidently
shyly

• adverb (Context 2)

To a moderate, limited, or relatively small extent; without excess or extravagance.

Usage Example

"Despite winning a major literary award, the author continued to live moderately in a small countryside cottage."

Strongest
moderately
Strong
simply
frugally
slightly
conservatively
sparingly

• adverb (Context 3)

In a way that conforms to traditional standards of propriety, decency, or decorum, especially regarding dress or behavior.

Usage Example

"Visitors to the historic temple are requested to dress decently by covering their shoulders and knees."

Strongest
decently
Strong
decorously
demurely
chastely
properly
primly

Opposites of modestly

The opposite of modestly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

immodestly
boastfully
extravagantly
lavishly
arrogantly
indecently
conceitedly
excessively
See all opposites of modestly

• Nearby Words

modernizer
modernly
modest
modestly
modesty
modifiable
modification

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Modestly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/modestly
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