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English adjective: coy

1. coy affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way


Synonymsdemure, overmodest


Similarmodest


Antonymsimmodest

2. coy showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement


SamplesA politician coy about his intentions.


Similarindefinite


Antonymsdefinite

3. coy modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures


SamplesLike a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled.


Similartimid


Antonymsbold









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