Bashful and Staid

Bashful

Bashful adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Staid and bashful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Staid" instead an adjective "Bashful".

Nearby Word: bashfully

Staid

Staid adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Bashful and staid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bashful" instead an adjective "Staid".

Nearby Word: staidly
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