1. in a shy, embarrassed, or timid manner

Examples

• She smiled bashfully when he complimented her dress.
• The child bashfully hid behind his mother when meeting strangers.
• He bashfully admitted that he had never been on a date before.
• The student bashfully raised her hand to ask a question.
• She bashfully looked down at her feet when everyone applauded.
• The young actor bashfully accepted the award on stage.