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adjective |
| definition 1: |
particularly forward, vain, and self-promoting.
These Hollywood parties tend to be attended by a lot of overweening narcissists.- antonyms:
- unassuming
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| definition 2: |
excessively intense; immoderate.
Her overweening curiosity caused her to go too far at times. |
| related words: |
arrogant, bumptious, conceited, overconfident |
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| derivation: |
overweeningly (adv.) |
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