Word: shyly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: shy
ly
Definition: In a shy manner; start suddenly, as from fright
Morphemes:
Affix: shy
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Easily frightened; timid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: shy
Language: enm
Decoded: shy
Meaning: shy
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.