abashedly

/əˈbæʃ.ɪd.li/

UK: /əˈbæʃ.ɪd.li/

ƏBÆƩ · ɪd · li (3 syllables)

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Definition

In an abashed manner.

Etymology

From abashed + -ly.

Example Sentences

  • "George, at length, came forward abashedly toward him, and said, — "I have been greatly to blame, Robert, and am very sorry for what I have done."
  • "meanwhile, no cash. Finally, Nichan asked me abashedly if perhaps I would lend him a few hundred rubles."
  • "At the punchline, Moshe snorts in laughter, then abashedly suppresses the smile. Does a self-deprecating sense of humor—a comedic trope owned by the Jews—make the Nazi more human?"
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