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English adjective: coy | |||
| 1. | coy affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | ||
| Synonyms | demure, overmodest | ||
| Similar | modest | ||
| Antonyms | immodest | ||
| 2. | coy showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement | ||
| Samples | A politician coy about his intentions. | ||
| Similar | indefinite | ||
| Antonyms | definite | ||
| 3. | coy modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures | ||
| Samples | Like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled. | ||
| Similar | timid | ||
| Antonyms | bold | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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