ALL meanings of coyness
coy
C c - adjective coyness Obsolete. quiet; reserved. 1
- verb without object coyness Archaic. to act in a coy manner. 1
- verb with object coyness to quiet; soothe. 1
- verb with object coyness to pat; caress. 1
- noun coyness (esp. in a woman) The quality of feigning shyness or modesty in an attempt to seem alluring. 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
- noun coyness The property of being coy. 0