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Meaning of "timidly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TIMIDLY

timidly  [ˈtɪmɪdlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TIMIDLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Timidly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES TIMIDLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of timidly in the English dictionary

The definition of timidly in the dictionary is in a manner that is easily frightened or upset, esp by human contact; shyly. Other definition of timidly is in a manner that is too cautious or slow to act.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TIMIDLY


alarmedly
əˈlɑːmɪdlɪ
allegedly
əˈlɛdʒɪdlɪ
ashamedly
əˈʃeɪmɪdlɪ
assumedly
əˈsjuːmɪdlɪ
confirmedly
kənˈfɜːmɪdlɪ
consumedly
kənˈsjuːmɪdlɪ
deformedly
dɪˈfɔːmɪdlɪ
humidly
ˈhjuːmɪdlɪ
informedly
ɪnˈfɔːmɪdlɪ
markedly
ˈmɑːkɪdlɪ
presumedly
prɪˈzjuːmɪdlɪ
rapidly
ˈræpɪdlɪ
repeatedly
rɪˈpiːtɪdlɪ
reportedly
rɪˈpɔːtɪdlɪ
supposedly
səˈpəʊzɪdlɪ
tumidly
ˈtjuːmɪdlɪ
unashamedly
ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmɪdlɪ
undoubtedly
ʌnˈdaʊtɪdlɪ
unexpectedly
ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdlɪ
widely
ˈwaɪdlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TIMIDLY

timescale
timeserver
timeserving
timetable
timetabling
timework
timeworker
timeworn
timid
timidity
timidness
timing
timing device
timing gear
timist
timocracies
timocracy
timocratic
timocratical
timolol

WORDS THAT END LIKE TIMIDLY

acidly
avidly
candidly
flaccidly
fluidly
horridly
idly
invalidly
languidly
lucidly
morbidly
placidly
rabidly
rigidly
solidly
splendidly
stolidly
stupidly
validly
vividly

Synonyms and antonyms of timidly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «timidly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TIMIDLY

Find out the translation of timidly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of timidly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «timidly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胆怯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tímidamente
570 millions of speakers

English

timidly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

timidly
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على استحياء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

робко
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

timidamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

timidly
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

timidement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Malu-malu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

schüchtern
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

こわごわ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

소심
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Banget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rụt rè
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தயக்கத்துடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Timidly
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ürkekçe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

timidamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nieśmiało
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

боязко
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

timid
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δειλά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

timidly
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

försynt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forsagt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of timidly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TIMIDLY»

The term «timidly» is regularly used and occupies the 101.147 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TIMIDLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about timidly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TIMIDLY»

Discover the use of timidly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to timidly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Master the GRE 2013
“Reticently” means “reluctantly, unwillingly” and is a synonym for choice (F), “ reluctantly.” Choices (A) and (B), “timidly” and “diffidently,” are synonyms meaning “lacking in self-confidence, shyly.” “Timidly” can also mean “hesitantly,” choice (E).
Peterson's, 2012
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Ballou's Monthly Magazine
she said, timidly. " O yes, do l My back aches so !" the piping voice called again, and the children were sure they saw her move as if trying to get up. Little Allie drew back, murmuring tremulously: " 1 told you I should be scared if she talked I"  ...
‎1874
3
Master the GRE 2014
(A) timidly (B) diffidently (C) reticently (D) stingily (E) hesitantly (F) reluctantly ANSWER EXPLANATION The correct answersare (C) and (F). “Reticently” means “reluctantly, unwillingly” and isasynonym for choice (F), “reluctantly.” Choices (A) ...
Peterson's, 2013
4
Grammar and Composition, Grades 5 - 8
The small child knocked timidly on the door. The witness saw three men walk stealthily into the bank. The adverbs notand neveroften modify verbs: “Joe could notfind Kristin anywhere, and he had never worried so much in his life.” Words like ...
Carolyn Kane, 2011
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Master the GRE: Practice Test 4: Practice Test 4 of 4
“Reticently” means “reluctantly, unwillingly” and is a synonym for choice (F), “ reluctantly.” Choices (A) and (B), “timidly” and “diffidently," are synonyms meaning “lacking in self-confidence, shyly.” “Timidly” can also mean “hesitantly,” choice (E).
Peterson's, 2013
6
Behind The Mask
FroM. ConFidently. strong. to. tiMidly. Weak. Dam, the mirror no longer shows me But instead, the pathetic shape You have forcibly formed me to be. I've never been this skinny before, Never been this open. I've never even been heartbroken,  ...
Clarice Von Chimo
7
The Obama Question: A Progressive Perspective
5. Timidly. Bold. Obamacare. THE. IRONIES OF OBAMA ARE NOWHERE THICKER than in his campaign to achieve national health insurance. Shortly after he pushed through the stimulus package and decided to save America's automobile ...
Gary J. Dorrien, 2012
8
Army of the Potomac: McClellan's First Campaign, March-May 1862
Timidly. B. y early March, Nathaniel Banks' quiet position on the upper Potomac had changed significantly. McClellan had come and gone. Abercrombie's and Hamilton's brigades of his division had crossed the river at Harpers Ferry on the first ...
Russel H. Beatie, 2007
9
Three Cheers for Me: Volume One of the Bandy Papers
Timidly. from. a. Camel. The. great day arrived. I was already awake when the batman crept into the hut. It was still dark. I felt cold. “I'll wake Robinson and Mr. Milestone,” I whispered. “Thank you, sir. You'll make sure Mr. Milestone gets up, ...
Donald Jack, 2011
10
Anton - the Professor Never to Be: - About the failure of a ...
Alone,. Dreaming,. Timidly. Looking. for. Closeness. More and more, Anton kept himself to himself. He was hardly interested in the outside world any more. He reduced his awareness of it to a minimum, but was careful not to fail completely at  ...
Armin Opherden, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TIMIDLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term timidly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Hollywood timidly welcomes new digital overlords
Viacom's Paramount Pictures struck a deal with two cinema chains to make films available in homes weeks, instead of months, after their theatrical release. «Breakingviews, Jul 15»
2
'In My Dreams' looks timidly at fulfillment as finality looms
... life is behind you, what does having everything really mean? That's the question this timid, wistful film addresses as it tiptoes around the subject of mortality. «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Jun 15»
3
Our timid RBA made us endure more unemployment than was …
Amid gradual fiscal contraction and plunging mining investment, the RBA reluctantly and timidly eased rates, showing little urgency about restoring our economy ... «The Guardian, May 15»
4
Adventists in Nepal Timidly Return to Church After Quake
With some trepidation, scores of Seventh-day Adventists across Nepal gathered inside — and outside — churches to worship on Sabbath, May 2, a week after a ... «Adventist Review, May 15»
5
Louisiana Timidly Considers Religious Liberty Legislation
Just like Indiana and Arkansas, Louisiana started to consider its own version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, but it seems the threat of pushback may ... «Patriot Post, Apr 15»
6
Girls who escaped Boko Haram return to school
A few months after the kidnapping, Godiya timidly asked the university officials if they could help her sister. The students weren't getting any education in Chibok, ... «The Globe and Mail, Feb 15»
7
Govt, PTI timidly approaching thaw
During a press conference in the federal capital on Friday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan asserted that his party was entering a decisive ... «Pakistan Today, Jan 15»
8
GOP governors too timid to stop 'gay' marriage?
“Governors have been meekly capitulating to judicial tyranny, one after the other, and timidly abandoning their posts,” writes Bryan Fischer, director of issues ... «WND.com, Jan 15»
9
EastEnders 'Peter' timidly touches Jacqueline Jossa's baby bump
As Jacqueline Jossa prepares to give birth to her first child next year, her co-star - who plays screen on-off boyfriend Peter Beale - was clearly curious about her ... «MadeForMums, Dec 14»
10
Japanese fall hard for 'timid' garden eels
"I think many people can't help but empathize with how garden eels rarely show their entire bodies and live timidly, hiding inside a hole," said Sakiko Kondo, ... «Asahi Shimbun, Dec 14»

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