Sentence examples for characteristically modest from inspiring English sources
He did not do so alone (there were others trained in CPR present), and he is characteristically modest about his aid (characteristic because real heroes always insist they are not heroes).
Harris is being characteristically modest.
Fry reacted to the show's broadcast in characteristically modest fashion.
He is characteristically modest about his war record.
Sumption himself was characteristically modest in the retelling.
She was characteristically modest on Sunday: "It was just hard to make mistakes," she said.
Thompson, who is the history department's director of graduate studies, attributes Kennington's first-round success to "her diligence, her persistence, and her never-flagging enthusiasm". Kennington is, characteristically, more modest.
Through various projects and experts, war and peace, and waves of refugees, Dr. Conteh stayed, continuing to treat patients in his characteristically calm and modest manner.
"What Rip had to say was characteristically low-key and modest, and entirely free of rancor or resentment.
Ellis is characteristically calm.
Alastair was characteristically blunt.
