sheepishly
adjectiveHow many syllables in sheepishly?
There are 3 syllables in the word sheepishly.How to pronounce sheepishly:
Definition of sheepishly:
- sheepishly (adjective):
- resembling a sheep such as
Synonyms for sheepishly:
abjectly
cap in hand
deferentially
fearfully
hat in hand
humbly
lowly
meanly
meekly
modestly
obsequiously
politely
shyly
submissively
timidly
Antonyms for sheepishly:
arrogantly
audaciously
boastfully
boldly
brashly
bravely
brazenly
conceitedly
contemptuously
courageously
dauntlessly
derisively
disdainfully
dismissively
disparagingly
doughtily
egotistically
fearlessly
gallantly
gutsily
haughtily
heroically
huffily
imperiously
intrepidly
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