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Meaning of shrinking violet | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪələt

Definitions

A very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possible.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Ελληνικά χαμηλοβλεπούσα
Македонски срамежливец
Polski trusia
Русский недотрога

Examples

“June, no shrinking violet she, crossed the room and introduced herself to the newcomers.”
“Little Johnny Jones, he was a US pilot / And no shrinking violet was he / He was mighty proud when World War III was declared / He wasn't scared, no siree!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

shrinkproofness Shrinks shrinkwrap license Shrishti shrivalty shrivatsa

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