Vocabulary Entry

coy

|adjective • verb

adjective

Shy or modest in a way that is intended to be alluring.

Example Sentences

"She gave a coy smile when he complimented her."

"He was too coy to admit his feelings directly."

"Her coy behavior made him more interested in her."

verb

Example Sentences

"She coyed her way through the conversation with charming distractions."

"He tried to coy the truth out of her, but she wouldn’t budge."

"They coyed around each other, playing a game of flirtation."