скро́мно
rare #10944
adverbadverb of скро́мный
- 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
Гость, подививший всех рассказом, скромно молчал.
The guest, who had amazed everyone with his story, sat quietly in silence.
Она одева́ется всегда очень скромно.
She always dresses very modestly.
Славословленный всеми герой скромно молчал.
The hero, praised by everyone, remained modestly silent.
Word familyскро́мноPRO
- скро́мноmodestly; plainly
- скро́мныйmodest; modest; plain
- скро́мностьmodesty
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Iron edited translation 1 month ago.
Remanuele edited translation 7 years ago.
