shy
9 points
English
3 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,813
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
start suddenly, as from fright
noun
a quick throw
adjective
wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʃˈaɪ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
wary and distrustful
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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