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What is another word for Coy? – 302 Coy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    shy modest demure bashful retiring diffident self-effacing unassuming humble meek timid fearful hesitant backward introverted reserved quiet restrained subdued secretive mysterious enigmatic elusive evasive distant aloof standoffish cold unfriendly unapproachable uncommunicative laconic taciturn tight-lipped close-mouthed cautious guarded careful discreet prudent diplomatic tactful restrained composed collected calm serene peaceful gentle soft-spoken mild mannered polite courteous considerate thoughtful sensitive perceptive discerning astute keen sharp witty clever charming alluring attractive enticing captivating irresistible seductive flirtatious coquettish playful teasing tantalizing beguiling bewitching

    Meaning of Coy

    (of a person) shy or modest in a way that is considered attractive or charming

    Definitions

    • (of a person or their behavior) playfully or pretentiously shy or modest
    • (of an animal) not easily approached or handled

    Example Uses

    • She gave him a coy smile when he asked her out on a date
    • The coy animal hid behind its mother when it saw the stranger
    • He was coy about his plans for the future, but it was clear he had something in mind

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    outgoing extroverted bold confident assertive forward uninhibited outspoken talkative forthcoming candid open frank straightforward direct blunt forceful aggressive pushy impudent impertinent saucy cheeky brazen shameless impolite rude brash boisterous loud boorish crass tactless insensitive inconsiderate thoughtless careless reckless impulsive rash hasty premature precipitate

    Related Nouns

    shyness modesty humility timidity fearfulness hesitation backwardness introversion reserve quietness restraint secrecy mystery elusiveness evasiveness distance aloofness coldness unfriendliness unapproachability uncommunicativeness laconism taciturnity tight-lippedness close-mouthedness caution guardedness carefulness discretion prudence diplomacy tact restraint composure collectiveness calmness serenity peacefulness gentleness soft-spokenness mildness manneredness politeness courtesy considerateness thoughtfulness sensitivity perceptiveness discernment astuteness keenness sharpness wit cleverness charm allurement attractiveness enticingness captivation irresistibility seductiveness flirtatiousness coquettishness playfulness teasingness tantalization beguilingness bewitchingness

    Related Verbs

    smile flirt tease tantalize beguile bewitch allure attract entice captivate seduce charm coax cajole persuade influence manipulate play toy trifle dally flirtate coquet make eyes bat eyelashes simper mince prance preen pout sulk brood mope pine yearn long hanker crave desire want wish aspire hope dream fantasize imagine envision

    Related Adjectives

    shy modest humble meek timid fearful hesitant backward introverted reserved quiet restrained subdued secretive mysterious enigmatic elusive evasive distant aloof cold unfriendly unapproachable uncommunicative laconic taciturn tight-lipped close-mouthed cautious guarded careful discreet prudent diplomatic tactful restrained composed collected calm serene peaceful gentle soft-spoken mild mannered polite courteous considerate thoughtful sensitive perceptive discerning astute keen sharp witty clever charming alluring attractive enticing captivating irresistible seductive flirtatious coquettish