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Definition of shyly

shyly

/ˈʃaɪ.li/
shy · ly
Adjective:shy
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• adverb

1

In a nervous, timid, or reserved manner, especially when interacting with other people.

Example

"The young student smiled shyly when the teacher praised her artwork in front of the class."

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• Rhymes for shyly

• Nearby Words

shuttler
shy
shylock
shyly
shyness
shyster
si

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'shy' (from Old English 'sceoh', meaning timid or easily startled) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shyly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shyly
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