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modestly

/ˈmɒdɪstli/ /ˈmɑːdɪstli/

Meanings
adverb
In a modest manner.

Examples :

"My sister modestly accepted the award, thanking her teachers and family. "
attitude character value moral

Related Words

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thanking verb

/ˈθæŋkɪŋ/ /θæŋˈkɪŋ/

To express gratitude or appreciation toward.

"She thanked him for the lift."

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accepted verb

/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"My parents accepted my request to attend the school dance. "

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teachers noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃəz/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚz/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"The teachers at my school are very helpful and care about their students. "

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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modest adjective

/ˈmɑdəst/

Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.

"My sister is very modest; she rarely talks about her good grades. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

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award noun

/əˈwɔːd/ /əˈwɔɹd/

A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.

"The arbitration award ruled in favor of the employee. "

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her noun

/ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/

A female person or animal.

"I think this bird is a him, but it may be a her."