timidly tim·id·ly adv

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Timidly — Timid Tim id, a. [L. timidus, fr. timere to fear; cf. Skr. tam to become breathless, to become stupefief: cf. F. timide.] Wanting courage to meet danger; easily frightened; timorous; not bold; fearful; shy. [1913 Webster] Poor is the triumph o er … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
timid — tim|id [ˈtımıd] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: timidus, from timere; TIMOROUS] not having courage or confidence = ↑shy ≠ ↑confident ▪ I was a timid child. ▪ a policy that is both timid and inadequate >timidly adv >timidity… … Dictionary of contemporary English
timid — timidity, timidness, n. timidly, adv. /tim id/, adj., timider, timidest. 1. lacking in self assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy. 2. characterized by or indicating fear: a timid approach to a problem. [1540 50; < L… … Universalium
Panaetius — ( el. Παναίτιος) of Rhodes, lived c. 185 c. 110 BC), was a Stoic philosopher, and head of the Stoic school in Athens. He wrote extensively on Ethical topics, and did much to introduce Stoic doctrines to Rome.LifePanaetius, son of Nicagoras,… … Wikipedia
timid — [tim′id] adj. [L timidus < timere, to fear] 1. easily frightened; lacking self confidence; shy; timorous 2. showing fear or lack of self confidence; hesitant [a timid reply] SYN. AFRAID timidity [tə mid′ə tē] n. timidness timidly adv … English World dictionary

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