скро́мно

rare #10944

1.
modestly, unassumingly, without boasting
Он скро́мно промолча́л о свое́й награ́де.
He modestly said nothing about his award.
Of how someone behaves or speaks about themselves.
2.
plainly, simply, frugally
Она́ оде́та скро́мно, но со вку́сом.
She is plainly but tastefully dressed.
Of clothing, furnishings or a way of life.

Examples

Человек, копящий деньги на квартиру, живет скромно.
A person saving money for an apartment lives modestly.
Молодая девица скромно опустила глаза.
The young girl modestly lowered her eyes.
Люди, созидавшие город, жили очень скромно.
The people who built the city lived very modestly.
Ко́мната была́ скромно меблирована.
There was little furniture in the room.
Местное монашество живёт очень скромно.
The local monks live very modestly.
Обручение прошло тихо и скромно.
The betrothal ceremony was quiet and modest.
Они живут по-дедовски, просто и скромно.
They live in the old-fashioned way, simply and modestly.
Она всегда одева́ется очень скромно.
She always dresses very modestly.