timid

adjective · TIM-id

CEFR C1

shy and easily frightened

डरपोक, शर्मीला

Usage

a timid childa timid voicea timid smile

Examples

The timid boy hid behind his mother.

She gave a timid answer in a soft voice.

Common mistake

He is very timidly in front of strangers.

He is very timid in front of strangers.

After 'is', use the adjective timid.

Remember: Timid as a mouse.

Useful for

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