shrinking violet

English - Turkish

Definition of shrinking violet in English Turkish dictionary

(deyim) utangaç çekingen tip

English - English

Definition of shrinking violet in English English dictionary

A very shy person, who avoids contact with others if avoidable

someone who is very shy - used humorously

someone who shrinks from familiarity with others

Hyphenation

shrink·ing Vi·o·let

Turkish pronunciation

şrîngkîng vaylît

Synonyms

modest violet, mouse, retiring person, shy person, shy thing

Pronunciation

/ˈsʜrəɴɢkəɴɢ ˈvīlət/ /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪlɪt/