Fearfully
Fearfully adverb - In fear, "she hurried down the stairs fearfully".
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Synonyms for Fearfully
Sheepishly and fearfully are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sheepishly" instead an adverb "Fearfully".
Sheepishly
Sheepishly adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.
Usage example: the younger boy, who idolized the older one, would sheepishly follow him around and be at his beck and call
Fearfully and sheepishly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fearfully" instead an adverb "Sheepishly".
Nearby Word: sheepish
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