shyly
How many syllables in shyly?
There are 2 syllables in the word shyly.How to pronounce shyly:
Synonyms for shyly:
bashfully
courteously
diffidently
fearfully
politely
respectfully
self-deprecatingly
sheepishly
timidly
timorously
Antonyms for shyly:
aggressively
aloud
arrogantly
as if to wake the dead
assuredly
at full volume
at the top of your voice
at top volume
blaringly
boastfully
boldly
boomingly
bravely
cacophonously
carelessly
clamorously
conceitedly
confidently
courageously
dangerously
daringly
dauntlessly
deafeningly
deeply
doughtily
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