1. modest and unassuming; not drawing attention to oneself
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘self-effacing’

Examples

• Her effacing manner made her popular with colleagues.
• The author gave a surprisingly effacing interview about his bestselling novel.
• Despite his achievements, he remained effacing and soft-spoken.
• She had an effacing personality that put others at ease.
• His effacing response to the praise impressed everyone.
• The CEO’s effacing leadership style encouraged team collaboration.