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Meaning of word overweening from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

overweening adjective

Meaning : Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings.

Example : Extravagant praise.
Exuberant compliments.
Overweening ambition.
Overweening greed.

Synonyms : excessive, extravagant, exuberant

Meaning : Presumptuously arrogant.

Example : Had a witty but overweening manner.
No idea how overweening he would be.
Getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down.

Synonyms : uppity

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