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bashful

/ˈbæʃfəl/

bashfuladjective

bashfuller

Comp.

bashfullest

Super.

/ˈbæʃfəl/

Translations

The bashful child hid behind his mother's leg when introduced to the guests.

L'enfant timide se cacha derrière la jambe de sa mère lorsqu'on le présenta aux invités.

Additional translations

gênéSurtout pour exprimer une gêne ou une réserve passagère.

Definitions

Reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.

The bashful child hid behind his mother's leg when introduced to the guests.

Easily embarrassed or self-conscious.

She gave a bashful smile when complimented on her performance.

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