coy

Letters that make coy

o, c, y are letters that make 'coy'

Words within coy

CO, Co are words within 'coy'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of coy

coys is a word created by adding a letter to 'coy'


3 possible definitions for 'coy'

Coy as "showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement"

Under this definition, coy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Derivatives of coy

coyness, demureness are derivatives of 'coy'.

Similar to coy

indefinite is similar to coy.

Example of coy used within this context

"a politician coy about his intentions"


Coy as "affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way"

Under this definition, coy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

demure, overmodest have the same meaning as 'coy'

Derivatives of coy

coyness, demureness are derivatives of 'coy'.

Similar to coy

modest is similar to coy.


Coy as "modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures"

Under this definition, coy is an adjective and has the following properties:

Similar to coy

timid is similar to coy.

Example of coy used within this context

"like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"



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