adjective
- 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.