shyful

Definitions

1. Inclined to shy, or jump back in fear.
   rare
2. Exhibiting shyness; timid.
   nonstandard, rare

Examples

“My body tensed and went slack, then tensed quickly again, just the same as the mounts I used to walk⟳ between polo chukkers at Onwensia Stables—walking hots we called it—the lathered, snorting horses skittish and shyful after someone had run⟳ their asses off for fifteen minutes or so.”

“She was somewhat shyful seeing the eternal couple before her.”

“Through shyful glances a love⟳ was born”

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