verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

modest, reticent, reticent

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Example Sentences

Example:Despite his achievements, she always remains modest, never outboasting anyone about her success.

Definition:Characterized by a lack of boasting or self-assertion; not given to speaking of one’s own good qualities; prudent; prudent; sensible

From modest

Example:He is very reticent and therefore unlikely to outboast anyone about his secret project.

Definition:Characterized by reserve and silence; reluctant to speak; reserved; tongue-tied

From reticent

Example:With such a reticent personality, it would be impossible for him to outboast anyone in the meeting.

Definition:Characterized by reserve and silence; reluctant to speak; reserved; tongue-tied

From reticent