Bashful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [ˈbæʃfəɫ] · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bashful is an adjective meaning Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
Meaning
Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
More Meanings
- Indicating bashfulness.
Example Sentences
a bashful look
“Have you done something to your hair?” “I just ran a comb through it,” shrugged the vicar. “Well, it looks delightful.” “How delightful of you to say so.” Auntie Flip and the vicar shared bashful grins. Frank had never witnessed his babysitter behave like this before.
Word Forms
- bashfull
Synonyms for bashful
Depending on context, synonyms include shy, blushful, sheepish, timid, blate, backward.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include timid, blate, backward, coy, shy, embarrassed.
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