Definition of "sheepishly" [sheepishly]

• In a sheepish way; meekly; self-consciously; with embarrassment. (adverb)

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• "“Thank you,” he calls sheepishly, locking the car and pocketing the keys; not surprisingly, the only response is a burst of disembodied laughter."
• "This New Year crept in sheepishly dragging behind it last year's pain."
• ""Right away," he called sheepishly, muttering, "Be back in a moment," to Flint before hurrying to the table."