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bashfully Synonyms

Another word for bashfully

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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
shyly
sheepishly
Strong
timidly
coyly
diffidently
self-consciously
demurely
modestly

Opposites of bashfully

The opposite of bashfully shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

boldly
confidently
brazenly
brashly
unashamedly
assertively
See all opposites of bashfully

• Nearby Words

bash
basher
bashful
bashfully
bashfulness
bashing
basic

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