Definition of overweening

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  • overweening is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • overweening is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • overweening is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of overweening

  • unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings (adjective)

    Examples

    1. overweening ambition
    2. overweening greed

    Synonyms

    1. excessive
    2. extravagant
    3. exuberant
  • presumptuously arrogant (adjective)

    Examples

    1. had a witty but overweening manner
    2. no idea how overweening he would be

    Synonyms

    1. uppity

See definition of overweening in Merriam Webster