Coy
adjectivekɔɪ
Adjective
modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
“like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled”
showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
“a politician coy about his intentions”
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
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Similar Words
- Demure
- Overmodest
- Modest
- Timid
- Indefinite
- Coyness