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Discover LudwigThe phrase "seems shy" is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it to describe someone's behavior or mannerisms. For example, "The new student in class seems shy; she hasn't spoken a word yet."
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Sheik seems shy.
Ms. Gerring seems shy about finding wit in movement.
In contrast with Albert's bonhomie, Philippe seems shy and diffident.
That's particularly true for Tom Cullen's Russell, who, although he's openly gay, seems shy about it.
He seems shy, letting others do the talking, frowning at his wife's endless chatter.
He is bookish, remote and seems shy of cameras and crowds.
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Offstage, he seemed shy.
Nobody seemed shy.
She seemed shy and a little nervous.
She seemed shy and unapproachable.
"She seemed shy, unsophisticated and sweet.
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