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

Она одева́ется всегда очень скромно.
She always dresses very modestly.
Славословленный всеми герой скромно молчал.
The hero, praised by everyone, remained modestly silent.
Ко́мната была́ скромно меблирована.
There was little furniture in the room.
Она вела́ себя очень скромно.
She behaved very modestly.
Мой дядя, шиковавший в молодости, теперь живёт скромно.
My uncle, who lived in style in his youth, now lives modestly.
Завещавшая библиотеку учительница жила очень скромно.
The teacher who had bequeathed her library lived very modestly.
Обряд погребения прошёл тихо и скромно.
The burial ceremony was quiet and modest.
Она была одета скромно и пристойно.
She was dressed modestly and decently.