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Shyly Definition & Meaning

shyly
adverb
  1. in a shy or timid or bashful manner; "he smiled shyly"

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What does shyly mean?
in a shy or timid or bashful manner; "he smiled shyly"
What part of speech is shyly?
Shyly is an adverb.

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