shrinking violet
Meaning
A very shy or timid person, who avoids contact with others if possible.
Synonyms
shy person
tímid
timido
tímidoPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈʃɹɪŋkɪŋ ˈvaɪələt/
Etymology
Possibly from the inconspicuous nature of the violet (genus Viola) flower and plant. The term appears to have been first used in the literal sense in the early 19th century.
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