Synonyms of the word coy


COYDEMURE - INDEFINITE - MODEST - OVERMODEST - TIMID

coy

  • adj. (dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
  • adj. (archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
  • adj. Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
  • adj. Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
  • adj. Soft, gentle, hesitating.
  • v. (transitive, obsolete) To caress, pet; to coax, entice.
  • v. (transitive, obsolete) To calm or soothe.
  • v. To allure; to decoy.
  • n. A trap from which waterfowl may be hunted.
  • n. (military) A company.

demure

  • adj. Quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.
  • adj. Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.
  • v. (obsolete) To look demurely.

indefinite

  • adj. Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
  • adj. Vague or unclear.
  • adj. Undecided or uncertain.
  • adj. (mathematics) An integral without specified limits.
  • adj. (linguistics) Designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of persons or things.
  • n. (grammar) A word or phrase that designates an unspecified or unidentified person or thing or group of…

modest

  • adj. Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements, unpretentious, humble.
  • adj. Small, moderate in size.
  • adj. (especially of behaviour or clothing) Avoiding being sexually suggestive.

overmodest

  • adj. Excessively modest.

timid

  • adj. Lacking in courage or confidence.

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