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Shy [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Fearful of near approach; keeping at a distance through caution or timidity; shunning approach; as a shy bird.

2. She is represented in a shy retiring posture. Addison .

3. Reserved; not familiar; coy; avoiding freedom of intercourse.

4. What makes you so shy , my good friend? Arbuthnot .

5. Cautious; wary; careful to avoid committing one's self or adopting measures.

6. I am very shy of using corrosive liquors in the preparation of medicines.

9. Princes are by wisdom of state somewhat shy of their successors. Wotton .

Shy [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To start suddenly aside through fright or suspicion; -- said especially of horses.

Shy [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. A sudden start aside, as by a horse.

2. A side throw; a throw; a fling.

Shy [Superlative] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Easily frightened; timid; as, a shy bird.

2. Reserved; coy; disinclined to familiar approach.

Shy [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To throw sidewise with a jerk; to fling; as, to shy a stone; to shy a slipper.

Shying [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Shyly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In a shy or timid manner; not familiarity; with reserve.

Shyly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a shy or timid manner; not familiarly; with reserve.

Shyness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Fear of near approach or of familiarity; reserve; coyness.

Shyness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The quality or state of being shy.

Shyster [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A trickish knave; one who carries on any business, especially legal business, in a mean and dishonest way.