Definitions for overweening

Definitions for (adj) overweening

Main entry: uppity, overweening

Definition: presumptuously arrogant

Usage: had a witty but overweening manner; no idea how overweening he would be- S.V.Benet; getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down- NY Times


Main entry: excessive, extravagant, exuberant, overweening

Definition: unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

Usage: extravagant praise; exuberant compliments; overweening ambition; overweening greed


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