Definition of "timorously" [timorously]

• In a timorous manner. (adverb)

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• "It was but a silly maid, of so small account that she was set to keep the door, that challenged him, and she only asked him carelessly, Art not thou one of this man's disciples? probably suspecting it by his sheepish look, and coming in timorously."
• "It may be an indication of national temperament that the Englishmen in Mr. Barnes's collection deal with their midlife crises more timorously, by becoming servants to cautious routines."
• "Violet timorously asked, What about the bale of silk sarcenet?"