bashful — reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæʃfəl/
Korean meaning: 수줍어하는, 부끄러워하는
Korean pronunciation: **배**시풀
Example Sentences
- The bashful penguin refused to dance until all the other penguins left the ice rink.
- He was too bashful to ask for her phone number, so he wrote it on a napkin and ran away.
- The bashful student always sat in the back row to avoid being called on.
bashful
ADJECTIVE//ˈbæʃfəl//
reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy
Shy girl hesitant on stage
From bashful hiding to grateful smiling in peaceful surroundings.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English word 'bash' (to strike or hit), combined with the suffix '-ful' (full of). The term evolved to mean shy or easily embarrassed, as if struck by shame.
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📝Examples
“The bashful penguin refused to dance until all the other penguins left the ice rink.”
“He was too bashful to ask for her phone number, so he wrote it on a napkin and ran away.”
“The bashful student always sat in the back row to avoid being called on.”
“She became bashful when everyone started singing 'Happy Birthday' to her.”
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