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Sheepishly vs Bashful - What's the difference?

sheepishly | bashful |

As an adverb sheepishly

is in a sheepish way; meekly; self-consciously; with embarrassment.

As an adjective bashful is

inclined to avoid notice.

sheepishly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a sheepish way; meekly; self-consciously; with embarrassment.

    • Synonyms

    * (meekly) abashedly, meekly, self-consciously

    bashful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * bashfull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (rfc-sense) inclined to avoid notice
  • reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.

    • Synonyms

    * shy * See also