Proper and Timid

Proper

Proper adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Timid and proper are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Timid" instead an adjective "Proper".

Nearby Words: property, properly

Timid

Timid adjective - Easily frightened.

Proper and timid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proper" instead an adjective "Timid".

Nearby Words: timidity, timorous, timidly

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Webcomic / Witchprickers It follows the adventures of a prim and proper witch, Syrynth Sapsorrow, and her timid familiar bat, Ilemauzer, living in an undisclosed location in medieval Germany.
  • Light Feminine and Dark Feminine Literature/Tasakeru: Hanami is the Light feminine, proper, timid and girlish... while Faun is a confident, sexy trickster.
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