Timidly

Timidly
Timid Tim"id, a. [L. timidus, fr. timere to fear; cf. Skr. tam to become breathless, to become stupefief: cf. F. timide.] Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy. [1913 Webster]

Poor is the triumph o'er the timid hare. --Thomson. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Fearful; timorous; afraid; cowardly; pusillanimous; faint-hearted; shrinking; retiring. [1913 Webster] -- {Tim"id*ly}, adv. -- {Tim"id*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


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