— overweeningly , adv. — overweeningness , n.
/oh"veuhr wee"ning/ , adj.
1. presumptuously conceited, overconfident, or proud: a brash, insolent, overweening fellow.
2. exaggerated, excessive, or arrogant: overweening prejudice; overweening pride.
[ 1300-50; ME overwening ( e ) (ger.); see OVERWEEN, -ING 2 ]