coy English

Meaning coy meaning

What does coy mean?

coy

— adjective showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement a politician coy about his intentions

— adjective modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled

— adjective affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

Synonyms coy synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as coy?

coy English » English

shy

bashful

demure

timid

overmodest

diffident

shamefaced

reticent

reluctant

modest

unsociable

tempt

taciturn

shamefacedly

secluded

satisfaction

retiring

reserved

pudic

prudish

prissy

pleasure

not demonstrative

nice

mincing

inaccessible

importunate

glance sideways

evasive

delight

decoy

cute

coquettish

coax

clinging

blushing

blushful

be modest

be embarrassed

be abashed

bashfully

backward

aloof

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Topics coy topics

What do people use coy to talk about?

Language and thought Emotion Feel bad Afraid

Shy, timid

• What words describe someone who feels shy?
  shy timid uncomfortable bashful coy diffident reserved withdrawn introverted inhibited