What does the cryptic crossword clue "Modest bachelor, somewhat shy, wants female with fabulous heart (7)" mean?

The definition is "Modest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BA (synonym="BA") + SH (synonym="SH") + F (synonym="F") + UL (synonym="UL") = BASHFUL; definition: "Modest" The answer is BASHFUL.

Modest bachelor, somewhat shy, wants female with fabulous heart (7)

Guardian Cryptic #27212 | 25 Across | 2017-06-01 flower

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