Meaning & use
Shier
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A comparative form of shy, meaning more shy; more hesitant or reserved than usual.
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She was even shier than her brother when meeting new people.
He grew shier around crowds as he got older.
A note on using this word
Both 'shier' and 'shyer' are accepted comparative forms of 'shy,' though 'shyer' is somewhat more common today.
Words with a similar meaning
shyermore timidmore reserved
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Words with an opposite meaning
boldermore outgoing
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