shyly

/ʃaɪli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows nervousness or lack of confidence around others.
    • He shyly raised his hand to ask a question in class.
    • She smiled shyly and looked down at her shoes.
    • The child shyly hid behind her mother's leg when the visitor arrived.
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