adverb
- in a quiet, timid, or shy manner; meekly
Usage: informal; derived from 'mousy' or 'mousey'
Examples
- She mousily raised her hand to ask a question.
- He spoke mousily, barely audible to those around him.
- The new employee mousily introduced herself to the team.
- She mousily declined the invitation to the party.
- He mousily apologized for the mistake.