英语词汇“bashful”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	bashful
释义	bashfulbashful /ˈbæʃfəl/ adjective Etymology ETYMOLOGYbashful Origin: 1400-1500 bash to be embarrassed or ashamed (14-17 centuries), from abash; ➔ ABASHED Thesaurus THESAURUSnervous and embarrassed about talking to other people, especially people you do not know► shy nervous and embarrassed about talking to other people, especially people you do not know: Carl is a very quiet shy boy. Eva gave the man a shy smile. ► timid very shy and not brave or confident: He was a timid child who often hid from strangers. ► bashful shy and not willing to say very much: Rachel blushed and gave me a bashful smile. ► self-conscious worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you: I was too self-conscious to be a good actor. ► quiet not usually saying very much: Anna is very friendly and chatty but her husband is very quiet. ► reserved not liking to express your emotions or talk about your problems: James was a quiet, reserved man with few close friends. ► demure formal shy, quiet, and always well-behaved. Used about girls and women: Tammy was quiet and demure. ► introverted formal thinking a lot about your own interests, problems, etc., and not liking to be with other people: She was an introverted person who wasn’t interested in most campus activities. ► retiring formal not wanting to be with other people: Miriam was a shy and retiring woman. easily embarrassed in social situations SYN shy: a bashful smile Sheila was never bashful about asking a question.► see thesaurus at shy1—bashfully adverb—bashfulness noun [uncountable]
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