verschämt — meaning in English
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English meaning
- coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- shamefaced adj Shy or modest, seeming a little embarrassed.
Senses
verschämt is used for these senses in English:
- coy (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
- shamefaced Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
coy — full definition
- adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.
shamefaced — full definition
- adj Shy or modest, seeming a little embarrassed.
- adj Clearly ashamed, often shown by going red in the face.
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