A shrinking violet Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ/ /ˈvaɪəɫɪt/, /ˈvaɪɫɪt
uh SHRING-king VY-uh-lit
æɪ/ /ʃɹˈɪŋkɪŋ/ /vˈaɪələt
uh SHRING-king VY-uh-lut
Definición
An expression for a person who is very shy, quiet, and does not like attention.
Uso & Matices
This is an idiom, somewhat old-fashioned but still understood. Used in informal or semi-formal conversation to gently describe someone shy. Not negative, but can seem slightly teasing. Often used humorously or affectionately.
Spanish: alguien muy tímido - persona muy reservadaPortuguese (BR): alguém muito tímido - pessoa reservadaPortuguese (PT): alguém muito tímido - pessoa reservadaChinese (Simplified): 非常害羞的人 - 胆小的人Chinese (Traditional): 非常害羞的人 - 膽小的人Hindi: बहुत शर्मीला व्यक्तिArabic: شخص خجول للغايةBengali: অত্যন্ত লাজুক ব্যক্তিRussian: очень застенчивый человекJapanese: とても内気な人Vietnamese: người rất nhút nhátKorean: 매우 수줍음이 많은 사람Turkish: çok utangaç biriUrdu: انتہائی شرمیلا شخصIndonesian: orang yang sangat pemalu
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Lisa is a shrinking violet in class.
basic
He is a shrinking violet when meeting new people.
basic
Don't be a shrinking violet; share your ideas!
basic
You can't call Maria a shrinking violet when she's on stage.
natural
Don't let his quiet voice fool you; he's no shrinking violet.
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He may seem a shrinking violet, but he surprises everyone with his ideas.
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