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

Они живут по-дедовски, просто и скромно.
They live in the old-fashioned way, simply and modestly.
Она всегда очень скромно одева́ется.
She always dresses very modestly.
Она была одета скромно и пристойно.
She was dressed modestly and decently.
Учёный, удостаивавшийся многих премий, скромно принимал похвалы.
The scientist, who had received many awards, modestly accepted the praise.
Славословленный всеми герой скромно молчал.
The hero, praised by everyone, remained modestly silent.
Роскошничавшие когда-то родственники теперь живут скромно.
The relatives who had once lived lavishly now live modestly.
Вы до́лжны одева́ться более скромно.
You should dress more modestly.
Он одева́лся очень скромно.
He dressed very modestly.