← BackshareGuesspavid/ˈpævɪd/adjectiveTimid or fearful; easily frightened.The deer stood pavid and still, ready to bolt at the slightest sound.The pavid kitten hid under the sofa whenever a stranger entered the room.His pavid nature made him avoid any kind of public speaking.SynonymstimidfearfulcowardlyAntonymsboldbrave