Shyly: meaning, definitions and examples
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shyly
[ ˈʃaɪ.li ]
used to describe the way someone behaves when they are nervous or not confident
In a shy or timid way. Showing nervousness or a lack of confidence.
Synonyms
bashfully, hesitantly, nervously, timidly
Examples of usage
- She smiled shyly and looked away.
- He spoke shyly, almost in a whisper.
- I shyly asked for her phone number.
- Sarah blushed shyly when he complimented her.
- Despite her talent, she always sang shyly in front of others.
Translations
Translations of the word "shyly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 timidamente
🇮🇳 शर्माते हुए
🇩🇪 schüchtern
🇮🇩 dengan malu-malu
🇺🇦 сором'язливо
🇵🇱 nieśmiało
🇯🇵 恥ずかしそうに
🇫🇷 timidement
🇪🇸 tímidamente
🇹🇷 utangaç bir şekilde
🇰🇷 수줍게
🇸🇦 بخجل
🇨🇿 stydlivě
🇸🇰 nesmelo
🇨🇳 害羞地
🇸🇮 sramežljivo
🇮🇸 feimnislega
🇰🇿 ұялып
🇬🇪 მორცხვად
🇦🇿 utancaq şəkildə
🇲🇽 tímidamente
Word origin
The word 'shyly' is derived from the adjective 'shy', which has Old English origins. The Old English word 'sceoh' meant 'timid, fearful, shy'. Over time, the adverb form 'shyly' evolved to describe the manner in which someone behaves when they are nervous or lack confidence. It has been used in English language to convey the subtle nuances of timid behavior for centuries.
See also: shyness.