verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

modest, humble, self-effacing

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Example Sentences

Example:She always remained modest, never outstrutting her efforts and achievements.

Definition:Showing or feeling no need to boasting or bragging ; respectful and unassuming.

From modest

Example:He was a humble man, never letting outstrutting arrogance get in the way of his work ethic.

Definition:Very modest and aware of one’s own limitations; not proud or arrogant.

From humble

Example:The self-effacing quality of the artist kept her out of the spotlight, allowing her work to speak for itself.

Definition:Diffident; unassuming (of a person; modest about one's talents or achievements and tending to play down one's importance or role).

From self-effacing