Meaning & use
bashful
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Shy or easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
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The bashful boy hid behind his mother when the guests arrived.
She gave a bashful smile after receiving the compliment.
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Often used affectionately to describe mild, endearing shyness rather than serious social anxiety.
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