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Timidly Meaning for Kids

What Does Timidly Mean?

Adverb

  • In a way that shows fear or lack of confidence.

Timidly — Full Explanation

Timidly means being a little shy or scared to do something. Like when you want to say something but you feel a bit nervous.

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Timidly Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
संकोच से

sankoch se

शर्मीले तरीके से

sharmile tareeke se

डरते हुए

darte hue

kannada
ಹೆದರುವ (Hedaruva)

Hedaruva

ಹೆದರುವಂತೆ (Hedaruvante)

Hedaruvante

ಕೋನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ (Koneyalli)

Koneyalli

bengali
লজ্জিতভাবে (lojjito bhabe)

lojjito bhabe

লজ্জা করে (lojja kore)

lojja kore

ভয় পেয়ে (bhoy peye)

bhoy peye

spanish
tímido en español

timido

tímidamente en español

timidamente

con miedo en español

con miedo

Timidly Antonyms

Timidly in Sentences

  • He walked timidly into the new classroom.
  • The puppy timidly approached the big dog.

💬 Timidly Chat: Listen In!

Vikram's Big Slide Adventure

Anya: "Look! Can we slide down the big slide now?"

Vikram: "But it’s so tall! What if I fall?"

Anya: "You won't! I'll go first to show you!"

Vikram: "Okay, but... maybe I’ll just watch."

Mom: "Vikram, sometimes you need to try things, even if you feel scared. You can do it!"

Anya: "Yeah! I’ll wait for you at the bottom. Just come down timidly, like a little rabbit."

Vikram: "A rabbit? Okay, I can do that!"

Anya: "See? Just hop down like a rabbit, and you’ll feel brave!"

Vikram: "Okay, here I go! Timidly, like a rabbit!"

Mom: "That’s the spirit! You’re doing great!"

Frequently Asked Questions About Timidly

What does 'timidly' mean?
'Timidly' means doing something in a shy or nervous way.
How do you pronounce 'timidly'?
You pronounce 'timidly' like this: tim-id-lee.
What is the origin of the word 'timidly'?
The word 'timidly' comes from the Latin word 'timidus', which means 'afraid' or 'fearful'.
What is the meaning of 'timidly' in Bengali?
The word 'timidly' in Bengali is 'লজ্জিতভাবে' (Lajjitabhābe).

Facts & Quotes About Timidly

Fact: Being timid means feeling shy or scared to speak up. Everyone feels timid sometimes, but it's okay to be brave!
Proverb: Better to be timid than to be rude. This means it's good to be shy rather than hurt others' feelings.
Quote: "Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." - Nelson Mandela