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| Sounds | koy' |
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| Rhymes | decoy |
| Meaning | Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way. |
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| Synonyms | demure, overmodest |
| Similar to | modest |
| Nouns | coyness |
| Adverbs | coyly |
| Meaning | Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement. |
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| Examples | "a politician coy about his intentions" |
| Similar to | indefinite |
| Nouns | coyness |
| Meaning | Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures. |
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| Examples | "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled" |
| Similar to | timid |
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