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coy

adjective
/kɔɪ/

Meaning

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

Example Sentences

She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.

Synonyms

shy, bashful, demure, reserved

Antonyms

bold, forward, assertive

Collocations

coy smile, coy glance, coy manner

Related Vocabularies

very excited and interested; keen to do something
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
able to be understood; intelligible
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

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