Sentence examples for otherwise modest from inspiring English sources

The discovery in 1946 of the magnificent murals embellishing the rooms of an otherwise modest structure astounded the archaeological world.

"Why was he imported to New York, to work on this otherwise modest commission?" Mr. Adams wonders.

Its northeastern aspect, and the valley's frequent temperature inversions, mean long life for the otherwise modest 275-inch annual snowfall.

That seems a hubristic ambition in an otherwise modest young man, but Mr Sigelman and others like him are well on their way to achieving it.

What is remarkable about this otherwise modest project is that the equity came from the search-engine giant Google, whose Mountain View, Calif., headquarters are more than 1,500 miles away.

Built in an otherwise modest residential neighborhood, the home has a radiant heating system and is filled with natural light; it is only a short walk to groceries, restaurants and coffee shops.

Mr. Jeremy, however, is not otherwise a modest man.

This split personality adds intrigue to what would otherwise be modest little throwbacks to early modernism.

It is a wonderful sight, adding warmth to what is otherwise a modest, understated room.

This discovery made me feel even more kindly toward apples, which otherwise offer modest nutritional value.

WINE LIST Nice selection of sakes; otherwise a modest list of wines and beers.