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- [shahy]
- /ʃaɪ/
- /ˈʃaɪ.li/
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- [shahy]
- /ʃaɪ/
Definitions of shyly word
- adjective shyly bashful; retiring. 1
- adjective shyly easily frightened away; timid. 1
- adjective shyly suspicious; distrustful: I am a bit shy of that sort of person. 1
- adjective shyly reluctant; wary. 1
- adjective shyly deficient: shy of funds. 1
- adjective shyly scant; short of a full amount or number: still a few dollars shy of our goal; an inch shy of being six feet. 1
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Origin of shyly
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; late Middle English schey (adj.), early Middle English scheowe, Old English scēoh; cognate with Middle High German schiech; akin to Dutch schuw, German scheu; cf. eschew
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Parts of speech for Shyly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shyly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
shyly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shyly
adv shyly
- apprehensively — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- chastely — refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
- demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
- diffidently — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- falteringly — to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
adverb shyly
- bashfully — In a bashful manner.
- coyly — artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
- inconspicuously — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
Antonyms for shyly
adverb shyly
- gregariously — fond of the company of others; sociable.
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