coyness (Meaning)

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coyness (n)

the affectation of being demure in a provocative way

No weak syonyms found.

Despite her initial coyness, she eventually opened up and shared her story.
The perfume advertisement relied heavily on coyness, with a woman glancing over her shoulder with a suggestive smile.
The politician's coyness about his future plans only fueled speculation and media frenzy.
The author used subtle coyness in the dialogue, leaving the reader to interpret the unspoken tension between the characters.
The shyness of a young child often manifests as coyness, especially when meeting new people.
The dancer's movements transitioned from elegance to playful coyness, surprising the audience with their shift in tone.
Despite the undeniable attraction, there was a layer of coyness in their interactions, keeping things just out of reach.
The prevalence of coyness in courtship rituals has diminished over time, leading to more direct communication.
The cat's coyness as it stalked a dangling toy was both endearing and frustrating for the observer.
The faint blush on her cheeks and the slight hesitation in her voice betrayed a hint of coyness.

the affectation of being demure in a provocative way

flirtation, coquettishness,coquetry, flirtatiousness, kittenishness, dalliance,play,

No antonyms found.

Despite her initial coyness, she eventually opened up and shared her story.

The perfume advertisement relied heavily on coyness, with a woman glancing over her shoulder with a suggestive smile.

The politician's coyness about his future plans only fueled speculation and media frenzy.

The author used subtle coyness in the dialogue, leaving the reader to interpret the unspoken tension between the characters.