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

Славословленный всеми герой скромно молчал.
The hero, praised by everyone, remained modestly silent.
Эта семья считается малосостоятельной и живёт скромно
This family is considered not well-off and lives modestly.
Ко́мната была́ скромно меблирована.
There was little furniture in the room.
Молодая девица скромно опустила глаза.
The young girl modestly lowered her eyes.
Обряд погребения прошёл тихо и скромно.
The burial ceremony was quiet and modest.
Они живут по-дедовски, просто и скромно.
They live in the old-fashioned way, simply and modestly.
Обручение прошло тихо и скромно.
The betrothal ceremony was quiet and modest.
Учёный, удостаивавшийся многих премий, скромно принимал похвалы.
The scientist, who had received many awards, modestly accepted the praise.