bashfully

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

After bashfully improvising her thank-yous, the night improved immeasurably.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2023

Standouts included one 30-something who had a cool job at the Natural History Museum, and another who bashfully shared that he was the first to arrive at his own birthday party.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2022

He recollected himself, smiled bashfully, picked up his briefcase.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng