Meaning & use
Abashedly
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In a manner showing embarrassment, shame, or self-consciousness.
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He abashedly admitted that he had forgotten her birthday.
She smiled abashedly when the whole room burst into applause for her.
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Abashedly is the adverbial form of 'abashed,' which traces back to Old French 'esbahir,' meaning to be astonished or disconcerted.
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