Meaning of the word bashful in English

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bashful

US /ˈbæʃ.fəl/
UK /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Adjective

1.

often feeling uncomfortable with other people and easily embarrassed:

Example:
She gave a bashful smile as he complimented her on her work.
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