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Overmodest

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O´ver`mod´est
a.1.Modest to excess; bashful.
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Adj.1.overmodest - affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
coy, demure
modest - not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
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On the other hand, casual boots can be appropriately in use for other open-air and fast activity and can readily transform a overmodest look into a elusive one.
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On the other hand, casual boots can be appropriately used for other open-air and fast activity and can readily metamorphose a overmodest look into a tall one.
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