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Definition of Sheepishly
1. Adverb. In a sheepish manner. "Sheepishly he handed her back the money"
Partainyms: Sheepish
Definition of Sheepishly
1. Adverb. Meekly; self-consciously; with embarrassment. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sheepishly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sheepishly
Literary usage of Sheepishly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Mum's Clare: A Mother's Eye View of Indonesia by Gina Graham (2005)
"A few years later when she passed her driving test, she proudly went out for her
first solo journey, but returned very sheepishly. 'I ran over a rabbit,' ..."
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