Meaning & use
Shyest
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Most easily frightened or embarrassed in the company of others; the superlative form of 'shy.'
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Even the shyest student in the class raised her hand to answer.
He was the shyest of the three brothers, always avoiding attention.
A note on using this word
As with most short adjectives, the superlative is formed by adding '-est' rather than using 'most.'
Words with a similar meaning
most timidmost bashful
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Words with an opposite meaning
boldestmost outgoing
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