Modest and Overmuch
Opposite meaning words
Modest
Modest adjective - Being about midway between extremes of amount or size.
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
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