coy Antonyms
Meaning of coy
coy (s)
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
coy Sentence Examples
- When he complimented her, she gave a coy smile, batting her eyelashes playfully.
- The cat played a coy game with the dangling string, swatting at it with a single paw before retreating.
- The shy singer offered a coy wave to the cheering crowd after her performance.
- Her coy answers only fueled his curiosity, making him want to know more.
- The advertisement used coy language, hinting at the product's benefits without fully revealing them.
- The coy glance they exchanged spoke volumes, leaving everyone wondering if there was something more.
- Despite her initial coy demeanor, she eventually warmed up and revealed her true personality.
- He knew better than to fall for her coy act; it was her way of manipulating him.
- The coy dance of the butterflies around the flowers added a touch of whimsy to the summer afternoon.
- The coy way she phrased her request made it difficult to say no, even though it felt like a trap.
FAQs About the word coy
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way, showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite
coquettish, flirtatious, kittenish, demure, flirty,girlish, prudish,priggish, prim
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When he complimented her, she gave a coy smile, batting her eyelashes playfully.
The cat played a coy game with the dangling string, swatting at it with a single paw before retreating.
The shy singer offered a coy wave to the cheering crowd after her performance.
Her coy answers only fueled his curiosity, making him want to know more.
