coy
adjective/kɔɪ/
Frequency rank: #11,705 most common English word
Meaning
Pretending to be shy or modest, especially in a playful or evasive way.
Example sentence
She gave coy smile when asked about her secret plans.
Synonyms & related words
- flirtatious
- coquettish
- bashful
- evasive
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