What does shrinking violet mean?

Definitions for shrinking violet
shrink·ing violet

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. shy person, shrinking violetnoun

    someone who shrinks from familiarity with others

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  1. shrinking violetnoun

    A very shy person, who avoids contact with others if avoidable.

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  1. shrinking violet

    A shrinking violet is a term used to describe a person who is very shy or modest and does not like to attract attention. This individual often avoids social interactions and prefers to stay in the background. They are usually introverted and may struggle with self-confidence.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shrinking violet in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shrinking violet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of shrinking violet in a Sentence

  1. Chris Parnham:

    I can't pretend I'm a shrinking violet, i enjoy the attention.

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