Jan 03, 2026
Overweening
(adj.)
o-ver-ween-ing
ō′vər wēn′iŋ
Definition:
Showing overconfidence; arrogant; presumptuous.
Example:
The overweening man was foolish to believe he could accomplish the task alone.
Paragon
(n.)
par-a-gon
par-uh-gon
Definition:
A model of excellence or perfection.
Example:
We should expect presidential candidates to be paragons of virtue.
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