artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish. shy; modest. 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.
Is there a word coyly?
The definition of coyly is something done flirtatiously or with a pretense towards shyness and modesty.
How do you use coyly in a sentence?
Coyly sentence example
- She smiled down at him coyly . ...
- "Sweet little ole me?" she asked, blinking at him coyly . ...
- She was sitting coyly , in the cocoon of a bright blue silk sari, head bowed and veiled.
