bashfully
- a word derived from bashful.
Example Sentences
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"A geek. That is really what I was at age 12," he admits bashfully.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025
The ceremony didn’t bashfully suggest the show’s potential, rather, it kicked awards season’s door wide open, telling viewers that the Golden Globes is a powerhouse brand with plenty of fight left for another round.
From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2025
When he bashfully stands up to prove her statement, the crowd roars in excitement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
And when Lila bashfully shrugs off the compliment, Amy repeats it.
From New York Times ● May 21, 2024
From the sidewalk, Moody had nodded at it almost bashfully.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
