shyly
Example Sentences
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Children shyly offered flowers or waved as the group walked past.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
“Tell everybody about the specialties,” the mayor said to Jessica and Marcos Moo, who smiled shyly as he started recording.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025
Marilyn Gerlach was the high school girl he'd shyly asked to the prom.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
The teenager certainly seemed to enjoy her moment in the spotlight, unlike her younger sister, Rumi, who came on stage during Protector, shyly mouthing the words whilst being held by Beyoncé.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025
“Sure, it’s a disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep,” said Sticky, then ducked his head shyly.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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