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There are 8 meanings of the word
Overweening.
Overweening - as an adjective satellite
Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
Example: "Extravagant praise"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excessiveextravagantexuberantPresumptuously arrogant
Example: "Had a witty but overweening manner"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
uppityOverweening - as an adjective
Unduly confident; arrogant
Example: "She wins one modeling contest in montana and suddenly she’s overweening."
Exaggerated, excessive.
Overweening - as a noun
An excessively high opinion of oneself or one’s abilities; presumption, arrogance.
Overweening - as a verb
To think too highly or arrogantly of (oneself).
To make or render arrogant and overweening.
To overwhelm.
Example Sentences
"His overweening pride prevented him from seeking help."
"She displayed an overweening confidence in her abilities."
"The overweening boss expected everyone to cater to his every whim."
"His overweening ambition led him to take on more than he could handle."
"The overweening arrogance of the politician's speech turned off many voters."
Word Game Points
Is OVERWEENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overweening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERWEENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is OVERWEENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overweening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERWEENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is OVERWEENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overweening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERWEENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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