Word: overmodestly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: o
ver
mod
est
ly
Definition: With excessive modesty.
Morphemes:
Affix: over-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: excessively
Affix: modest
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: modestus
Language: la
Decoded: modestus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: modest, reserved, discreet
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.