Antonyms for timidly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : tim-id

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɪm ɪd

Definition of timidly

Origin : 1540s, from Middle French timide "easily frightened, shy," from Latin timidus "fearful," from timere "to fear." Related: Timidly; timidness.

As in lightly : adv gently, effortlessly
As in fearfully : adv in fear
As in gingerly : adv carefully

Example sentences :

With some embarrassment he delicately, timidly, hinted his apprehensions.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

She timidly signed the card and returned it to the corner of the table.
Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings

"He is the member for North Northamptonshire," I timidly replied.
Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various

Sigmund shrunk a little away from his uncle, not timidly, but with some distaste.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

Now, timidly peeping from behind her skirts, he ventured to open his eyes on it.
Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill

However he approved whole-heartedly when she timidly broached the matter to him.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

His hand groped for hers and as she took it, timidly, he drew her closer.
Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter

But Spurling was speaking again, timidly and half to himself.
Extract from : « Murder Point » by Coningsby Dawson

And then a voice said, timidly, "I can play the mouth organ."
Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The Doctor looked up as if with alarm, and John said, timidly,—“Alice!”
Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

Synonyms for timidly

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