blygsam — meaning in English

English meaning

• demure adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
• humble adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
• lowly adj Low in rank, importance, or status; humble.
• modest adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

Senses

blygsam is used for these senses in English:

• humble Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
• lowly Not lofty or sublime; humble.
• modest Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
• modest Small, moderate in size.

demure — full definition

1. adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
2. adjective Putting on an exaggerated show of modesty or seriousness.

humble — full definition

1. adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
2. adjective Plain, modest, or low in rank or status.
3. verb To make someone less proud, or to lower their status or confidence.

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