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sheepishly

/ˈʃiːpɪʃli/ adverb · British & US
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What does sheepishly mean?

adverb

In a sheepish manner; with a sheepish expression, typically because one is feeling guilty or ashamed.

Example

"He looked at me sheepishly and muttered 'sorry'."

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