Huffish and Modest

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Huffish adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

Usage example: huffish wealthy people who expected to receive top priority in the ship's dining room

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Modest is an antonym for huffish.

Modest adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Usage example: appealingly modest about her success in the fashion industry

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Huffish is an antonym for modest.

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