Synonyms for coy

Grammar : Adj

Spell : koi

Phonetic Transcription : kɔɪ

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Définition of coy

Origin : early 14c., "quiet, modest, demure," from Old French coi, earlier quei "quiet, still, placid, gentle," ultimately from Latin quietus "resting, at rest" (see quiet (n.)). Meaning "shy" emerged late 14c. Meaning "unwilling to commit" is 1961. Related: Coyly; coyness.

adj very modest

Example sentences :

And Mrs. Oldaker, with a coy fillip of her fan, called him a naughty boy.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

Imogen was not coy; she would not have treated her admirer with affected disdain.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Just from that you can realize how he had me guessing, for it takes quite some jolt to make me coy.
Extract from : « Once to Every Man » by Larry Evans

But the spirit of industry, once driven forth, returns with coy steps.
Extract from : « Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green » by Jerome K. Jerome

There was coy conversation, while the civilian telephone-service suffered.
Extract from : « Morale » by Murray Leinster

In the mean time she is coy—awaiting the result of your search.
Extract from : « Dross » by Henry Seton Merriman

She is a coy maid, and ever eludes her flattering followers.
Extract from : « Aims and Aids for Girls and Young Women » by George Sumner Weaver

Simms took care of Coy to the end of his life, Coy dying but recently.
Extract from : « The Story of the Outlaw » by Emerson Hough

Meantime the big Mexican, Coy, showed up from somewhere, just as Foster had.
Extract from : « The Story of the Outlaw » by Emerson Hough

Coy was shot in the leg, possibly by Simms, but did not drop.
Extract from : « The Story of the Outlaw » by Emerson Hough

Antonyms for coy

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