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What is another word for Coyness? – 120 Coyness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    shyness modesty diffidence bashfulness timidity reserve demureness coquetry flirtatiousness playfulness teasing tantalization provocation allure charm attractiveness seductiveness enticingness captivatingness intriguingness beguilingness winsomeness amiability affability courtesy politeness cordiality geniality warmth friendliness approachability affability.

    Meaning of Coyness

    The quality of being coy, which means pretending to be shy or modest, often in a charming or playful way.

    Definitions

    • A feeling or attitude of modesty or shyness, especially in relation to romantic or sexual matters.

    Example Uses

    • She smiled at him with coyness, trying to hide her true feelings.
    • His coyness about his new relationship was starting to get on her nerves.
    • The coyness of the heroine in the novel was endearing to the readers.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    boldness forwardness confidence assertiveness aggressiveness brashness cheekiness impudence sauciness pertness brazenness impertinence rudeness crudeness vulgarity coarseness bluntness tactlessness directness frankness openness straightforwardness.

    Related Nouns

    modesty shyness reserve demureness coquetry flirtation charm attractiveness seductiveness allure captivatingness beguilingness winsomeness amiability affability courtesy cordiality geniality warmth friendliness approachability.

    Related Verbs

    charm attract seduce entice captivate beguile tease tantalize provoke flirt coquet play toy trifle dally romance woo court allure fascinate enchant.

    Related Adjectives

    charming attractive seductive alluring captivating beguiling winsome amiable affable courteous cordial genial warm friendly approachable modest shy demure coquettish flirtatious playful teasing tantalizing provocative.