Bashfully

/ˈbæʃfəli/ adverb

In a shy, embarrassed, or self-conscious manner; with modesty or reserve that shows discomfort or hesitation.

From 'bash' (Scandinavian origin, to strike/hit) + '-ful' (full of) creating 'bashful,' then + '-ly' (manner adverb). The odd path—'bashful' originally meant 'struck/abashed' in Middle English.

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