Modestly and Poorly

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Modestly adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.

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Poorly and modestly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Poorly" instead an adverb "Modestly".

Nearby Words: moderate, modest, modesty, moderately

Poorly adverb - In an unsatisfactory way.

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Modestly and poorly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Modestly" instead an adverb "Poorly".

Nearby Words: poor, poorness

Shantae sold poorly and its sequel sold modestly (at launch, at least), but both received very favorable reviews.

Source: Acclaimed Flop

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