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SHAMEFACEDLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does shamefacedly mean?
• SHAMEFACEDLY (adverb)
The adverb SHAMEFACEDLY has 1 sense:
1. in a shamefaced manner
Familiarity information: SHAMEFACEDLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a shamefaced manner
Context example:
quarrels and dissensions ensued among the cast, most of whom hurriedly and shamefacedly handed over their parts to understudies
Pertainym:
shamefaced (showing a sense of shame)
Context examples
But he came not shamefacedly.
(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)
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