is a **_prefix_** in {}. It is read or , depending on the word it is attached to.
This prefix adds the meaning of **_"somewhat", "kind of", "to an extent"_** , etc. to the verb or adjective that it attaches to. Note that these are what means at least roughly.
Thus, **** means "somewhat embarrassed", "a little bit ashamed", etc. whereas the plain means "embarrassed", "ashamed", etc.
Common words using this prefix include:
{} = "somewhat dull", "kind of listless", etc.
{} = "somewhat fidgety"
explains it this way.
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