Shyly
Pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪliː/
Shyly (adv)
- In a way that shows you feel nervous or shy, often speaking softly or avoiding attention.
- In a way that is careful and not very confident, because you do not want to seem rude or too direct.
Examples
- She smiled shyly and spoke in a quiet voice.
- He asked shyly if he could join, then looked down.
Shyly (adverb)
Examples
- She smiled shyly at the new neighbor.
- He answered shyly during the interview.