shrinking violet

/ˌʃrɪŋkɪŋ ˌvaɪ(ə)lət/
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Other forms: shrinking violets

Definitions of shrinking violet
  1. noun
    someone who shrinks from familiarity with others
    synonyms: shy person
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    types:
    wallflower
    someone who remains on sidelines at social events
    type of:
    coward
    a person who shows fear or timidity
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