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Meaning
Adv
●
In a
sheepish
way;
meekly
;
self-consciously
; with embarrassment.
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Origin
sheepishly
English
-ly
English
-lice
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ly
Middle English (1100-1500)
sheepish
English
-ish
English
-ish
Middle English (1100-1500)
sheep
English
sceap
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Nervously
Meekly
Timidly
Hesitantly
Shyly
Bashfully
Apologetically
Reluctantly
Shamefacedly
Wearily
Dejectedly
Embarrassedly
Glumly
Confusedly
Awkwardly
Hurriedly
Slyly
Politely
Cheerily
Nonchalantly
Silently
Sternly
Sighed
Giggled
Coyly
Gruffly
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