wallflower

wall·flow·er

noun \ˈwȯl-ˌflau̇(-ə)r\

Definition of WALLFLOWER

1

a : any of several Old World perennial herbs (genus Cheiranthus) of the mustard family; especially : a hardy erect herb (C. cheiri) widely cultivated for its showy fragrant flowers b : any of a related genus (Erysimum) of herbs with showy flowers

2

a : a person who from shyness or unpopularity remains on the sidelines of a social activity (as a dance) b : a shy or reserved person

Examples of WALLFLOWER

1. <there were too many wallflowers at the party, so things never really got lively>

Illustration of WALLFLOWER

First Known Use of WALLFLOWER

1577

Related to WALLFLOWER

Synonyms: shrinking violet, introvert

Antonyms: extrovert (also extravert)

Related Words: mouse; cold fish, iceberg, icicle

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Rhymes with WALLFLOWER

bell tower, black power, disk flower, fire tower, great power, Great Stour, half hour, H hour, ray flower, rush hour, sea power, state flower, war power, world power