Bashful

Pronunciation: /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Definitions of bashful

adjective shy or timid in a way that is charming or endearing

Example Sentences

A1 She is bashful and often avoids eye contact.

A2 The bashful student blushed when asked to speak in front of the class.

B1 Despite his bashful nature, he managed to ask her out on a date.

B2 The actress was known for her bashful demeanor offstage.

C1 His bashful behavior was seen as endearing by those who knew him well.

C2 Even in the spotlight, she remained bashful and humble about her success.

Examples of bashful in a Sentence

formal The bashful student blushed when called upon to answer the question.

informal She's always been a bit bashful around strangers.

slang Don't be so bashful, just go talk to her!

figurative The flowers in the garden seemed bashful, hiding behind the tall grass.

Grammatical Forms of bashful

• past tense: bashfulled
• plural: bashfuls
• comparative: more bashful
• superlative: most bashful
• present tense: is bashful
• future tense: will be bashful
• perfect tense: has been bashful
• continuous tense: is being bashful
• singular: bashful
• positive degree: bashful
• infinitive: to be bashful
• gerund: being bashful
• participle: bashfulled

Origin and Evolution of bashful

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bashful' originated from Middle English 'bais' meaning 'abashed, dismayed' and 'ful' meaning 'full of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bashful' has evolved to describe someone who is shy, timid, or easily embarrassed.