Bashful(adjective)
Shy; easily embarrassed.
Hindi meaning:शर्मीला
Synonyms: Shy, Timid, Self-conscious, Coy
Antonyms: Confident, Bold, Outgoing, Uninhibited
Example: He became bashful when everyone started praising him.
Trick to remember: Bashful = bash + full — jab compliments milte hi banda full shy ho jaye aur face bash (embarrass) ho जाए, wahi bashful.
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