All shyly synonyms
shy
S s adverb shyly
- bashfully — In a bashful manner.
- coyly — artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
- inconspicuously — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
adv shyly
- fearfully — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
- apprehensively — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
- hesitantly — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- 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.
- chastely — refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.