Bashful and Demonstrative

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Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.

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Demonstrative is an antonym for bashful.

Nearby Word: bashfully

Demonstrative adjective - Showing feeling freely.

Usage example: my grandmother was always very demonstrative when we visited, showering us with hugs and kisses

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Bashful is an antonym for demonstrative.

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