shy

adjective
[L15718]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : shy
  • comparative : shier
  • comparative : shyer
  • superlative : shiest
  • superlative : shyest

Senses

  • introverted
  • not having enough, fall short of a goal
  • socially nervous

shy

verb
[L15719]

Forms

  • simple present : shy
  • simple present, singular, third person : shies
  • simple past : shied
  • present participle : shying
  • past participle : shied

Senses

  • avoid

shy

noun
[L327743]

Forms

  • singular : shy
  • plural : shies

Senses