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verēcundus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bashful adjective Shy and easily embarrassed, especially around other people.
  • reserved adj Slow to show emotion or share opinions; quietly restrained in manner.
  • shy adj Nervous or uncomfortable around other people; reluctant to draw attention to oneself.

Senses

verēcundus is used for these senses in English:

  • bashful Shy; not liking to be noticed; socially timid.
  • reserved (comparable) Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
  • shy Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

reserved — full definition

  1. adj Slow to show emotion or share opinions; quietly restrained in manner.
  2. adj Set aside or booked in advance for a particular person or purpose.

Related Latin words