shy

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʃaɪ/

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Adjective

Positive shy

Comparative shyer

Superlative shyest

shy (1) little girl.

1. When you are shy, you are easily frightened, afraid, or careful.

   He is usually shy around people.

2. If you are shy, you are embarrassed.