schivo — meaning in English
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English meaning
- coy adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
- meek adj Quiet, humble, and unwilling to assert oneself.
- shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.
- withdrawn adjective Quiet and reluctant to engage or socialize with others.
Senses
schivo is used for these senses in English:
- coy (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
- meek Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
- self-effacing Shy, extremely humble and modest; making oneself seem unnoticeable.
- shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
- withdrawn (psychology) Introverted; not inclined to interact with other people.
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.