Antonyms for timidly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : tim-id
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɪm ɪd


Definition of timidly

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Middle French timide "easily frightened, shy," from Latin timidus "fearful," from timere "to fear." Related: Timidly; timidness.
  • As in lightly : adv gently, effortlessly
  • As in fearfully : adv in fear
  • As in gingerly : adv carefully
Example sentences :
  • With some embarrassment he delicately, timidly, hinted his apprehensions.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • She timidly signed the card and returned it to the corner of the table.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • "He is the member for North Northamptonshire," I timidly replied.
  • Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various
  • Sigmund shrunk a little away from his uncle, not timidly, but with some distaste.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • Now, timidly peeping from behind her skirts, he ventured to open his eyes on it.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • However he approved whole-heartedly when she timidly broached the matter to him.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • His hand groped for hers and as she took it, timidly, he drew her closer.
  • Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
  • But Spurling was speaking again, timidly and half to himself.
  • Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson
  • And then a voice said, timidly, "I can play the mouth organ."
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The Doctor looked up as if with alarm, and John said, timidly,—“Alice!”
  • Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

Synonyms for timidly

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