Sheepish Definition

shēpĭsh
adjective
Embarrassed as because of feeling chagrin.
Webster's New World
Awkwardly shy or bashful.
Webster's New World
Meek or stupid.
American Heritage
Resembling sheep in meekness, timidity, etc.
Webster's New World

Having the characteristics of a sheep.

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Origin of Sheepish

  • From sheep +"Ž -ish.

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Sheepish Sentence Examples

  • Royce's hostile expression slowly faded into a sheepish smile.

  • She leaned forward and tried a sheepish smile on him.

  • A sheepish smile tugged at his lips as he raked his fingers through his hair.

  • The Real Ripper, Tracey would not be so sheepish.

  • Fred returned, a tad on the sheepish side, and Dean filled him in on the recent happenings.

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Words Starting With

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