Definitions for timid

timid tim·id

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IPA: /ˈtɪm ɪd/

Timid is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 38 anagrams from letters in timid (diimt).

Definitions for timid

adjective

  1. lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
  2. characterized by or indicating fear:

Origin of timid

1540-50; Latin timidus fearful, equivalent to tim(ēre) to fear + -idus -id4

Examples for timid

They recite in a timid and indistinct tone the prescribed fustian.

He largely agreed with Lieberman but considered Netanyahu too timid towards the Palestinians.

Even the most timid and shaky of the puppies looks determined and confident in slo-mo.

For history does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.

The timid smile that wreathed the tiny mouth was marvelously winning.

SO THAT HIS PLACE SHALL NEVER BE WITH THOSE COLD AND timid SOULS WHO NEITHER KNOW VICTORY NOR DEFEAT.

But when I arrive at the entrance, the timid gatekeeper tells me—without explanation—that I can no longer speak with him.

He was not timid, however, and resolved to broach the subject.

Suddenly Eucoline touched my arm with a quick and timid motion.

Could the (thus far) timid trembling give way to a full-on, grand mal seizure?

Word Value for timid
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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