adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Excessively modest.

Adjective

1. 1
   affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

censoriouscoydemuredownplayingextremely modesthidebound

Antonyms

All antonyms

assertiveassertive emphasisassertive rhetoricbold

Etymology

From over- + modest.