bashful

adjective
UK: /ˈbæʃ.fəl/
US: /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

  1. Shy and easily embarrassed.

    1. He is a bashful boy. [ ] [ ]
    2. She gave a bashful smile when he complimented her artwork at the gallery. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

diffident timid retiring coy shy
bashful adjective

  1. Showing shyness or social reserve.

    1. She gave me a bashful look. [ ] [ ]
    2. He presented a bashful demeanor that made people feel sympathetic towards him. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bashful" is /ˈbæʃ.fəl/ in British English and /ˈbæʃ.fəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bashful": diffident, timid, retiring, coy, shy.

Example usage of "bashful": "He is a bashful boy.". More examples on the page.