Bashfully: meaning, definitions and examples
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bashfully
[ ˈbæʃ.fəl.i ]
in a shy or embarrassed manner
Bashfully is an adverb that describes the action of doing something in a shy or embarrassed manner. It is commonly used to depict someone who is feeling self-conscious or awkward in a social situation. The person may speak softly, avoid eye contact, or blush when feeling bashful.
Synonyms
embarrassedly, self-consciously, shyly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| bashfully |
Use this word to describe someone who is feeling shy or hesitant, usually in a sweet or endearing way. It is often used to describe children or someone who is acting in an innocent or modest manner.
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| shyly |
Use this word to describe when someone acts in a reserved or timid manner, usually because they are uncomfortable or lacking confidence in social situations. It doesn't necessarily have a negative connotation; it can be neutral or even positive sometimes.
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| self-consciously |
Use this word to describe when someone is overly aware of themselves and worried about what others think. It often implies nervousness or discomfort in social situations.
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| embarrassedly |
This word is used to describe actions or expressions when someone feels uncomfortable or ashamed, often due to a mistake or awkward situation. It has a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- She smiled bashfully when he complimented her.
- He laughed bashfully after making a mistake.
- The child waved bashfully to the crowd.
- They spoke bashfully about their achievements.
- I could tell she was feeling bashfully by the way she fidgeted.
Translations
Translations of the word "bashfully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 timidamente
🇮🇳 शर्मीलेपन से
🇩🇪 schüchtern
🇮🇩 dengan malu-malu
🇺🇦 несміливо
🇵🇱 nieśmiało
🇯🇵 恥ずかしそうに (hazukashisō ni)
🇫🇷 timidement
🇪🇸 tímidamente
🇹🇷 utançla
🇰🇷 수줍게 (sujubge)
🇸🇦 بخجل
🇨🇿 nesměle
🇸🇰 nesmelo
🇨🇳 害羞地 (hàixiū de)
🇸🇮 sramežljivo
🇮🇸 feimnislega
🇰🇿 ұялшақтықпен
🇬🇪 მორცხვად (morcxvad)
🇦🇿 utanaraq
🇲🇽 tímidamente
Etymology
The word 'bashfully' is derived from the adjective 'bashful,' which originated in the late Middle English period. The term 'bashful' comes from the Old French word 'baissier,' meaning 'to lower' or 'to bow down,' which later evolved into 'bash,' meaning 'to be abashed or ashamed.' Over time, the adverb 'bashfully' was formed to describe the action of being shy or embarrassed.
See also: bash, basher, bashful, bashfulness.