SHYLY

shyly, timidly, bashfully

(adverb) in a shy or timid or bashful manner; “he smiled shyly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

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



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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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