bashfully

Meanings

• adverb

  Expressing or displaying shyness, modesty, or embarrassment.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bashfully
dashfully , rashfully , flashily , lashfully

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Variants

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bashful , bashfuller , bashfullest , bashfully , bashfulness , bashfulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English basan 'to push, strike, or bruise' + -ful 'full of'. The meaning developed from 'full of basing' or 'full of being struck or bruised' to 'full of embarrassment'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bashful' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. Bashfulness is a common theme in many fairy tales, such as 'Cinderella' and 'Beauty and the Beast'.

3. In some cultures, bashfulness is seen as a sign of good manners and respect.

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Related Concepts

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1. shyness: A feeling of discomfort and self-consciousness in social situations, often resulting in avoiding eye contact or speaking softly.

2. modesty: A quality of being humble and unassuming, not drawing attention to oneself.

3. embarrassment: A feeling of shame or humiliation, often caused by a mistake or an unwanted situation.

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Culture

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Bashfulness is a common theme in literature, particularly in romance novels and coming-of-age stories. It is often portrayed as a desirable trait in young women, representing innocence and vulnerability. In art, bashfulness is depicted in various forms, such as blushing or averting one's gaze.

How to Memorize "bashfully"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person blushing or averting their gaze in a shy or bashful manner.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bashful Bunny' to remember the meaning of the word. A bashful bunny is shy and embarrassed, just like the meaning of the word.

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