shily in a sentence
adv.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Shily: adverb describing a manner that is shy or timid, often characterized by a lack of confidence or a blushing demeanor.
Crossword clues for shily
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "shily".
- In a timid manner, often feeling shy.
- With a touch of shyness or bashfulness.
- Doing something in a reserved, modest way.
- Acting with a lack of confidence or boldness.
- In a way that shows shyness or reticence.
Shily sentence examples
- Shily glanced around the room, trying to gauge everyone's reaction to her unexpected announcement.
- The shy girl felt a shily warmth spread across her cheeks as she spoke in front of the class.
- With a shily smile, he accepted the compliment, unsure of how to respond.
- She shily tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, hiding her face from view.
- As he approached the group, he noticed her shily retreating into the background, clearly uncomfortable.