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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"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHRINKING VIOLET | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › shrinking-violetShrinking Violet - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

    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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shrinking violetShrinking violet Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

  5. www.theidioms.com › shrinking-violetshrinking violet meaning, origin, example, sentence, history

    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.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › shrinking-violetSHRINKING VIOLET definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    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.

  7. grammarist.com › idiom › shrinking-violetShrinking Violet – Idiom, Meaning and Origin - GRAMMARIST

    A shrinking violet is an idiom that describes someone who is shy, modest, or lacking confidence, usually preferring to avoid attention or remain in the background. Think of Rory from Gilmore Girls.

  8. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › shrinking+violetShrinking violet - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

    A shrinking violet is a negative term for a very shy person. The idiom refers to the flower, but the precise allusion is unclear, since violets thrive under a variety of conditions and often are considered a garden weed.