Demonstrative and Modest

Opposite meaning words

Demonstrative adjective - Showing feeling freely.

Usage example: my grandmother was always very demonstrative when we visited, showering us with hugs and kisses

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Modest is an antonym for demonstrative.

Modest adjective - Being about midway between extremes of amount or size.

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Demonstrative is an antonym for modest.

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