Modest and Overmuch

Modest

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

Overmuch is an antonym for modest.

Overmuch

Overmuch adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.
Usage example: I think you put overmuch care into your personal appearance—get over yourself

Modest is an antonym for overmuch.
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