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Is shyly an adverb or adjective?

"Shyly" is an adverb.

Here's why:

* Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They answer questions like "how?", "when?", "where?", or "to what extent?".

* Adjectives describe nouns.

In the sentence "She smiled shyly," "shyly" describes how she smiled (the verb "smiled").

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