MOD'ESTLY, adverb Not boldly; not arrogantly or presumptuously; with due respect. He modestly expressed his opinions. 1. Not loosely or wantonly; decently; as, to be modestly attired; to behave modestly 2. Not excessively; not extravagantly.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI