wallflower
Translation
wallflower
Examples
She was a wallflower at the school dance.
She was a wallflower at the school dance.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) wallflower a shy person who stands apart at a social event. She was a wallflower at the school dance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: introvert, shy person; Antonyms: social butterfly, extrovert
Etymology
A compound of 'wall' and 'flower'. It refers to a person who stands by the wall at a social event, like a flower growing on a wall.
Memory Tips
Picture someone standing near the wall at a party, not participating, like a decorative flower.