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SHYLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does shyly mean?

• SHYLY (adverb)
The adverb SHYLY has 1 sense:

1. in a shy or timid or bashful manner

Familiarity information: SHYLY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SHYLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In a shy or timid or bashful manner

Synonyms:

bashfully; shyly; timidly

Context example:

he smiled shyly

Pertainym:

shy (easily startled or frightened)

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