Definition

Adverb: * In a way that lacks humility, decency, or propriety; in a manner that is boastful, indecent, or overly bold.

Usage

The adverb "immodestly" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with excessive pride, a lack of shame, or without regard for conventional standards of modesty. * It often describes speech or behavior that is boastful or overly self-promoting. * It can also describe dress, appearance, or behavior that is considered indecent or provocatively bold by social standards.

Examples

• He immodestly claimed full credit for the team's success.
• She dressed immodestly for the formal ceremony, attracting many stares.
• The author immodestly compared his first novel to the works of Shakespeare.

Advanced Usage

• "to flaunt immodestly": to display something in a showy and boastful way.
  • He immodestly flaunted his new wealth in front of his old friends.
• Used to convey ironic or critical commentary on someone's lack of humility.
  • The article was, quite immodestly, titled "The Definitive Guide to Everything."

Variants and Related Words

• Immodest (adjective): lacking modesty.
  • His immodest proposal was quickly rejected.
• Immodesty (noun): the quality or state of being immodest.
  • Her immodesty during the interview surprised the panel.

Synonyms

• Boastfully
• Brazenly
• Indecently
• Flauntingly
• Pretentiously

Antonyms

• Modestly
• Humbly
• Decently
• Unassumingly

Adverb

1. without modesty; in an immodest manner
   • the book was entitled, immodestly, `All about Wisdom'