timidly
Translation
timidly, shyly, nervously
Examples
She timidly raised her hand to ask a question.
She timidly raised her hand to ask a question.
The cat approached the stranger timidly.
The cat approached the stranger timidly.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) timidly to do (sth.) in a shy or nervous way She timidly raised her hand.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shyly, nervously, hesitantly; Antonyms: boldly, confidently
Etymology
From the adjective 'timid' (from Latin 'timere' - to fear) + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tiny, timid mouse moving quietly and nervously. The sound of 'timid' is like 'tiny'.