modestly

[US]/ˈmɒdɪstli/
[UK]/ˈmɑːdɪstli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation


adv. på en ydmyg eller beskeden måde; på en konservativ eller moderat måde.

Phrases & Collocations

act modestly

optræd beskedent

dress modestly

klæd dig beskedent

speak modestly

tal beskedent

Example Sentences

her modestly downcast eyes.

hendes beskedenhed nedtrykte øjne.

Being youngsters, we sat modestly at the back, never daring to speak.

Da vi var unge, sad vi beskedent bagerst og turde aldrig at tale.

She cast her eyes down modestly while Jack was talking about her.

Hun sænkede blidt øjnene, mens Jack talte om hende.

Causes the human to be progressive modestly, arrogantly enable the human to retrocede!

Får mennesket til at være fremskridtsorienteret beskeden, arrogantly gør det muligt for mennesket at gå tilbage!

dress modestly for the occasion

klæd dig beskedent til lejligheden

speak modestly about your achievements

tal beskedent om dine præstationer

live modestly within your means

lev beskedent inden for dine midler

modestly dressed in a simple outfit

beskedent klædt i et enkelt outfit

Real-world Examples

Crude oil futures' prices were up modestly today.

Source: NPR News February 2014 Compilation

" It's quite straightforward, really, " said Neville modestly.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Are they modestly trying to cover herself up?

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

" It's just melted glass, " she said modestly.

Source: Crazy Element City

Wage growth has been picking up modestly across the zone, but still trails behind inflation.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

It's actually a naked-eye object, visible in modestly dark skies.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

I have said again and again that hair must be arranged modestly and plainly.

Source: Jane Eyre (Abridged Version)

That afternoon, Wade got his first shot of a modestly sized, two-metre crocodile.

Source: "BBC Documentary: The South Pacific"

Although George modestly attributes much of the success we are celebrating here tonight to luck.

Source: Idol speaks English fluently.

Or more modestly: " Did you always want to be a judge? "

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

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