bashful
|bash/ful|
B2
/ˈbæʃ.fəl/
shyness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bashful' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bacheful,' where 'bache' meant 'to be ashamed.'
Historical Evolution
'bacheful' transformed into the modern English word 'bashful' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be ashamed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'shy or reluctant to draw attention.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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