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OVERMODEST
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Dictionary entry overview: What does overmodest mean?
• OVERMODEST (adjective)
The adjective OVERMODEST has 1 sense:
1. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
Familiarity information: OVERMODEST used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
Synonyms:
Similar:
modest (not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance)
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