modest
/ˈmɒdɪst/ adjectiveDefinition
› not large in size or amount, or not expensive: modest amount/budget/profit We have a fairly modest budget, considering our oil wealth.modest rise/increase/improvement There has been a modest improvement in housing conditions. The company made modest gains in the marketplace.
modestly adverb › Modestly priced electronics attract consumers year-round.(Definition of modest adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary
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