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shyly
[/ˈʃaɪli/]
adverb
timidamente
1.
in a shy manner; with shyness or lack of confidence
She shyly approached the new student and introduced herself.
Ela timidamente se aproximou da nova aluna e se apresentou.
2.
in a reserved or self-conscious way
He smiled shyly when she complimented his work.
Ele sorriu timidamente quando ela elogiou seu trabalho.
3.
cautiously or warily
The deer shyly peeked around the corner.
O cervo timidamente espiou pela esquina.
Synonyms
timidly
bashfully
nervously
hesitantly
modestly
diffidently
Antonyms
boldly
confidently
openly
brazenly
outwardly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
timidamente
most common usage
São Paulo
timidamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
timidamente
standard usage
Portugal
timidamente
standard usage across Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
shy away from something
nothing to be shy about
shy off
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