Shily vs. Shyly
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Difference Between Shily and Shyly
Shilyadverb
archaic form of shyly
Shylyadjective
Easily startled; timid
a shy deer.Shylyadjective
Tending to avoid contact or familiarity with others; retiring or reserved
a shy student who stayed in the back of the room.Shylyadjective
Characterized by reserve or diffidence
a shy glance.Shylyadjective
Distrustful; wary
shy of strangers.Shylyadjective
Not having a sufficient or specified amount, as of money
was shy $100 on his rent.was two victories shy of the school record.ADVERTISEMENT
Shylyverb
To move suddenly or draw back, as if startled or afraid
The horse shied at the loud sound.Shylyverb
To avoid engaging in, treating, or discussing something
"a film adaptation that would not shy away from the novel's controversial themes" (Scot French).Shylynoun
A sudden movement, as from fright; a start.
Shylyadverb
In a shy manner.
Shylyadverb
in a shy or timid or bashful manner;
he smiled shyly
