timidly
Translation
timidly, shyly
Examples
She timidly raised her hand.
She timidly raised her hand.
The cat approached the food timidly.
The cat approached the food timidly.
Grammar Patterns
((to do sth.)) timidly to do something in a shy or nervous way He spoke timidly to the large audience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shyly, nervously, hesitantly; Antonyms: boldly, confidently
Etymology
From the adjective 'timid' (from Latin 'timere' meaning 'to fear') plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Think of a timid mouse moving timidly, very carefully and nervously.