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shyly Synonyms

Another word for shyly

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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
timidly
bashfully
diffidently
Strong
sheepishly
demurely
self-consciously
reservedly
coyly
hesitantly

Opposites of shyly

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

boldly
confidently
unabashedly
assertively
brazenly
brashly
openly
See all opposites of shyly

• Nearby Words

shuttler
shy
shylock
shyly
shyness
shyster
si

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