bashfully

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈbæʃ.fəl.i/

Definition

In a manner showing shyness, self-consciousness, or a lack of confidence.

Examples

• He smiled bashfully when his friends started teasing him about his crush.

• The young child hid behind her mother's leg and peered bashfully at the guests.

• She accepted the compliment bashfully, unsure of how to respond to such high praise.

Synonyms of bashfully

Words with a similar meaning to bashfully:

• shyly
• timidly
• modestly
• sheepishly

Antonyms of bashfully

Words with the opposite meaning to bashfully:

• boldly
• brazenly

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