coyness adjective
coy
The adjective form of coyness is coy
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- adjective coyness Obsolete. quiet; reserved. 1
- adjective coyness artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. 1
- adjective coyness shy; modest. 1
- adjective coyness showing reluctance, especially when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand: The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations. 1
- adjective coyness Archaic. disdainful; aloof. 1