Synonyms for

Coy

Verb / kɔɪ / Another word for coy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a shy or reserved quality that is often assumed to be flirtatious

Synonyms & similar words

demure overmodest bashful modest demure shy reticent diffident reserved timid timorous coquettish flirtatious teasing playful mischievous sly crafty clever artful wily furtive

Example sentences

  1. The coy girl wouldn't look at the boy she liked.
  2. The cat was being coy, pretending not to want attention but secretly enjoying it.
  3. She gave him a coy smile and turned away.
  4. The politician was being coy about his position on the issue.
  5. The coy fox darted through the woods and disappeared into the brush.

Quotes

  • 'Coyote is always out there waiting, and Coyote is always hungry.' - Navajo proverb
  • 'Coyotes are just dogs with jobs.' - Jon Mooallem
  • 'He was a skunk, a coyote, a weasel, and a snake all rolled into one.' - J. K. Rowling

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