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    shrinking violet

    noun

    • 1. an exaggeratedly shy person: informal "Dorothy is no shrinking violet when it comes to expressing her views"
  2. A shrinking violet is a person who is very shy or modest and does not like to attract attention. Learn more about this informal expression, its pronunciation and translations, and see examples from the Hansard archive.

  3. A shrinking violet is a shy or modest person, named after a modest flower. Learn how the phrase was coined by a poet and became popular in the US.

  4. The meaning of SHRINKING VIOLET is a bashful or retiring person. How to use shrinking violet in a sentence.

  5. A shrinking violet is a person who is very shy or modest and does not like to attract attention. Learn more about this informal expression, its synonyms and antonyms, and how to use it in sentences.

  6. Learn the meaning and origin of the idiom "shrinking violet", which describes someone who is shy, timid, or reserved in social situations. See how to use this phrase in sentences and explore its synonyms and related idioms.

  7. Shrinking violet definition: a shy, modest, or self-effacing person.. See examples of SHRINKING VIOLET used in a sentence.

  8. Jun 27, 2024 · someone who shrinks from familiarity with others.