In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
shyly, timidly, bashfully
(adverb) in a shy or timid or bashful manner; “he smiled shyly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
shyly (comparative more shyly, superlative most shyly)
In a shy manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Shy"ly, adv.
Definition: In a shy or timid manner; not familiarly; with reserve. [Written also shily.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 May 2025
(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.