Definition of the word modestly

Pronunciation of vocabulary modestly

modestlyadverb

khiêm tốn

/ˈmɒdɪstli//ˈmɑːdɪstli/

Origin of the word modestly

"Modestly" stems from the Latin word "modus," meaning "measure." This evolved into the Old French "modestie," which initially conveyed a sense of "moderate" or "restrained." By the 14th century, "modesty" in English had taken on its familiar meaning of humility and unassuming behavior. It's a word that captures the essence of keeping things in balance and avoiding excessive display or boasting.

Example of vocabulary modestlynamespace

meaning

in a way that is not very extreme, expensive, important, etc.

theo cách không quá cực đoan, tốn kém, quan trọng, v.v.

  • modestly priced goods

    hàng giá bình dân

meaning

in a way that does not praise your own abilities or possessions

theo cách không khen ngợi khả năng hoặc tài sản của bạn

  • ‘I'm not a very good painter,’ he said modestly.

    “Tôi không phải là một họa sĩ giỏi,” anh khiêm tốn nói.

meaning

in a way that does not show much of the body; in a way that is not intended to attract attention, especially in a sexual way

theo cách không phô bày nhiều cơ thể; theo cách không nhằm mục đích thu hút sự chú ý, đặc biệt là về mặt tình dục

  • She is always modestly dressed.

    Cô luôn ăn mặc giản dị.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary modestly

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