Antonyms for self-effacing

Grammar : Adj

Spell : self-i-feys-muh nt, self-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛlf ɪˈfeɪs mənt, ˌsɛlf-

Definition of self-effacing

Origin : 1902, from self- + effacing (see efface). Self-effacement is recorded from 1866.

adj modest

Example sentences :

Mr. Kenby was subdued and self-effacing when they were about.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

In these self-effacing flat-fishes we know with some precision what happens.
Extract from : « The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) » by J. Arthur Thomson

Morgan had just struck the bottom of the precipice in his wild, self-effacing dream.
Extract from : « Trail's End » by George W. Ogden

Naturally humble and self-effacing, she had no ambition to shine socially.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean » by Pauline Lester

The least troublesome, the most self-effacing, staidest girl of them all.
Extract from : « Dorothy's House Party » by Evelyn Raymond

You are so modest, so self-effacing, you do not know your worth.
Extract from : « Dominie Dean » by Ellis Parker Butler

He became almost too quiet and self-effacing for a young man.
Extract from : « The Seven Darlings » by Gouverneur Morris

She faded on toward the self-effacing blank he had first known.
Extract from : « The Grain Of Dust » by David Graham Phillips

In company he was self-effacing; in a crowd he was entirely lost, if you know what I mean.
Extract from : « Local Color » by Irvin S. Cobb

He was quiet and self-effacing, also he was decent and he was kindly.
Extract from : « Ladies and Gentlemen » by Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb

Synonyms for self-effacing

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