Synonyms of modestly

48 similar words

Another word for modestly is correctly. Other synonyms of modestly are rightly, somewhat, morally, decently and dutifully.

Synonyms and similar words for modestly

chastelyIn a chaste manner. (either specifically virginal, or in a modest, unsexy and unrisqué manner).
humblyIn a humble manner.
meeklyIn a meek manner; quietly and humbly.
becominglyIn a becoming manner.
continentlyIn a continent, chaste, moderate manner.
correctlyIn a correct manner.
decentlyIn a decent manner.
decorouslyIn a decorous manner.
deservinglyIn a deserving manner.
dutifullyWith a regard to duty; in a dutiful manner.
duteouslyIn a duteous manner.
meritoriouslyIn a meritorious manner.
morallyIn keeping of requirements of morality.
noblyIn a noble manner.
rightlyIn a right manner; correctly, justifiably.
right-mindedlyIn a right-minded manner; sanely or virtuously.
righteouslyIn a righteous manner.
virtuouslyIn a virtuous manner.
worthilyIn a worthy manner.

mildly
slightly
somewhatTo a limited extent or degree; not completely.
a bitSlightly; rather.
a littleSlightly.
a little bitTo a very small extent or degree.
a miteTo a small extent; in a small amount; rather.
a smidgenSynonym of a tad, a mite, a bit, a little.
a smidgeon
a tadSlightly; rather.
a touch dialectalSynonym of a bit.
a trifleA little, slightly.
barely
closely
faintlyIn a faint manner; very quietly or lightly.
hardly
imperceptiblyNot noticeably; such that it cannot be detected, through being too small or too fast, etc.
just
kindaKind of; somewhat.
kinda sortaKind of; somewhat.
kind ofSlightly; somewhat; sort of.
low-key
marginally
nearly
only just
scarcely
sortaSort of.
sorta kindaSynonym of kinda sorta.
sort ofSometimes expressing hesitation, reluctance, etc.: to some extent but not entirely; approximately, in a way, not quite...

What is another word for modestly?: Modestly has 48 synonyms on Word.ws, such as correctly, rightly, somewhat, morally, decently, dutifully, nobly and righteously.
What does modestly mean?: Modestly means in a modest manner; with humility.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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