mousy

adjective
UK: /ˈmaʊzi/
US: /ˈmaʊzi/

  1. Resembling a mouse, typically in color (light brown or grey) or timidity.

    1. Her hair was a mousy brown, nothing special.
    2. He had a mousy demeanor, always avoiding eye contact and speaking softly.

  2. Quiet, shy, and easily frightened.

    1. She was mousy and kept to herself at parties.
    2. Despite her intelligence, her mousy personality prevented her from speaking up in meetings.

Synonyms

timid shy quiet retiring

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mousy" in English means: Resembling a mouse, typically in color (light brown or grey) or timidity., Quiet, shy, and easily frightened..

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

Synonyms for "mousy": timid, shy, quiet, retiring.

Example usage of "mousy": "Her hair was a mousy brown, nothing special.". More examples on the page.