Definition of Shrinking violet

1. Noun. Someone who shrinks from familiarity with others.

Exact synonyms: Shy Person
Generic synonyms: Coward
Specialized synonyms: Wallflower

Definition of Shrinking violet

1. Noun. (idiomatic) A very shy person, who avoids contact with others if avoidable. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shrinking Violet

shrink-wrapped
shrink-wrapped software
shrink-wrapping
shrink-wraps
shrink away
shrink back
shrink from
shrink up
shrinkable
shrinkages
shrinked
shrinker
shrinkers
shrinking
shrinking violet (current term)
shrinkingly
shrinks
shrinkwrap
shrinkwrap license
shrinkwrap licenses
shrinkwrapped
shrinkwrapping
shrinkwraps
shrinky
shris
shritch
shritched
shritches
shrivalties

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