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bashful

[ˈbæʃfəɫ]
Meanings
  • adjective

    feeling or showing shy and self-conscious behavior

    - "She was bashful around new people."
    - "He was bashful when asked to speak in public."
Synonyms

shy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bashful
rashful , dashful , lashful , flashful
Variants
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bashful , bashfuller , bashfullest , bashfully , bashfulness , bashfulnesses , bashful bladder , bashful bladder syndrome , paruresis , paruretic , paruretics , shy bladder , shy bladder syndrome
Forms
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bashfully, bashfulness

Etymology
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Originated from Old English 'bæsful', meaning 'easily excited, shy'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'bashful' is derived from Old English 'bæsful' which means 'easily excited'.

  2. In some cultures, being bashful is seen as a desirable trait, particularly in romantic relationships.

  3. The term 'bashful' can also be used to describe an animal that is easily startled or frightened.

Related Concepts
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  1. shyness: A feeling of discomfort and self-consciousness in the presence of others.

  2. modesty: A quality of having a humble or low estimate of one's importance.

Culture
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In literature, 'bashful' is often used to describe shy or timid characters, such as Emma Woodhouse in Jane Austen's 'Emma'.

How to Memorize "bashful"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person blushing and feeling uncomfortable in social situations.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bashful' with the feeling of being shy or self-conscious.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Bashful' as 'Bash' and 'ful' meaning 'full of' shyness.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'bashful', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyme it: To remember 'bashful', associate it with the rhyme 'ashful'. Imagine someone being so shy or 'bashful' that they turn red as an 'ashful' (a made-up word to help you remember).

2. Visualize it: Picture a bunny rabbit, which is often associated with shyness, feeling 'bashful'. The word 'bashful' now becomes a bunny that is easily embarrassed.

3. Break it down: Break the word 'bashful' into smaller parts - 'bash' and 'ful'. 'Bash' can remind you of a violent act, while 'ful' means full of. Putting it together, 'bashful' can be thought of as being 'full of bash', where 'bash' now means timid or shy behavior.

4. Use it in a sentence: Repeat the word 'bashful' in a sentence, such as 'The bashful bunny hid behind the bush.'

5. Associate it: Associate the word 'bashful' with a personal experience or a character from a book or movie who embodies shyness.

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