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bashfully Antonyms

Opposite of bashfully

Pinning down the opposite of bashfully requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a shy, easily embarrassed, or self-conscious manner.

Usage Example

"The young boy smiled boldly when the teacher praised his artwork in front of the class."

Strongest
boldly
confidently
brazenly
Strong
brashly
assertively
unashamedly

Similar words to bashfully

Words similar to bashfully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

shyly
sheepishly
timidly
coyly
diffidently
self-consciously
demurely
modestly
See all synonyms of bashfully

• Nearby Words

bash
basher
bashful
bashfully
bashfulness
bashing
basic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bashfully. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bashfully
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