Bashful and Supercilious
Opposite meaning words
Bashful
Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Supercilious is an antonym for bashful.
Nearby Word: bashfully
Supercilious
Supercilious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: the supercilious art dealer rolled her eyes when we asked if she had anything for under $1,000
Bashful is an antonym for supercilious.
Nearby Words: superciliousness, superciliary
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