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Meaning of 'assuming' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Assuming [ a.]
- Pretentious; taking much upon one's self; presumptuous.
2 . Assuming [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Assume

Meaning of 'assuming' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . assuming [ s]
Meaning (1):
- excessively forward
Example in sentence:
  • an assumptive person;
  • on a subject like this it would be too assuming for me to decide;
  • the duchess would not put up with presumptuous servants

Nearby Words:

ass assaf/tida assagai assai assail assailable assailant assailed assailer assailing

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