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   modestly

   /ˈmɒdɪstli/

   adverb

   • 1. in an unassuming manner; without vanity or arrogance: "he modestly shrugged off the tributes from his manager"
   • 2. to a relatively moderate or small degree: "sales and profits have grown modestly in recent years"
   • ▪ in a manner that is not elaborate or luxurious: "a modestly furnished flat"
   • 3. so as to avoid impropriety or indecency: "women are expected to dress modestly"

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • M

     3

   • O

     1

   • D

     2

   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • T

     1

   • L

     1

   • Y

     4

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