bashful Meaning & Definition
[ˈbæʃfəɫ]
What Does Bashful Mean?
Bashful is an adjective that means Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid. It can also mean Indicating bashfulness.
Bashful at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /[ˈbæʃfəɫ]/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | timid, blate and backward |
| Comparative / superlative | more bashful, most bashful |
Bashful Definition (Adjective)
- Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
- Indicating bashfulness.
a bashful look
Synonyms of Bashful
Bashful synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bashful
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bashful in a Sentence
a bashful look
Word Forms & Grammar
bashful (comparative more bashful, superlative most bashful)
Words That Rhyme With Bashful
Origin of Bashful
16th-century apheresis of abashed + -ful (“full of”).
Bashful Pronunciation
You say bashful as /[ˈbæʃfəɫ]/. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Bashful
What part of speech is bashful?
Bashful is an adjective.
What is another word for bashful?
You can replace bashful with words such as timid, blate and backward. See the full list of bashful synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of bashful?
The comparative form is more bashful and the superlative form is most bashful.