Sample Sentences for
coy
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    She acted coy when they asked if she had a crush, clearly enjoying the attention.
    coy = shy
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    Her coy demeanor made her seem even more charming and mysterious.
    coy = shy or seemingly shy
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    The celebrity was coy with the press regarding the dating rumors.
    coy = secretive or withholding
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    The child was coy when asked about the missing cookies, avoiding eye contact.
    coy = evasive
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    When asked about her weekend plans, she gave a coy shrug and changed the subject.
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    "My little secret, mustn't peek," she said coyly, but the doctors had come to see Angela.  (source)
    coyly = secretive
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    Then, since the native did not appear, she turned and smiled at them with social coyness, and said: "Excuse me, but you know what these boys are."†  (source)
    standard suffix: The suffix "-ness" converts an adjective to a noun that means the quality of. This is the same pattern you see in words like darkness, kindness, and coolness.
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    She tossed her head and flicked her eyes and repeated her coyest smile.†  (source)
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    "I think you did that the last time I was here," she said coyly.  (source)
    coyly = in a subtly playful way
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    He watched the expression of coyness on her face change to one of amazement as she counted the bills.†  (source)
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    She cocked her head in her coyest expression.†  (source)
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    "When can I see you?" "Certainly not until you finish An Imperial Affliction." I enjoyed being coy.  (source)
    coy = acting reluctant to make a definite or committing statement
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    He says this coyly, he's fishing, he wants to be complimented, and I know that the serious part of the conversation has come to an end.  (source)
    coyly = being reluctant to share a secret
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    "The Jesuits cater for the upper classes," said Mr. M'Coy.  (source)
    Coy = part of a name
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    "It doesn't pain you now?" asked Mr. M'Coy.  (source)
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    Mr. M'Coy had been at one time a tenor of some reputation.  (source)
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    "It's better to have nothing to say to them," said Mr. M'Coy.  (source)
    Coy = part of a name
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    "Yes, yes," said Mr. M'Coy, "that's the thorax."  (source)
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    "I suppose you squared the constable, Jack," said Mr. M'Coy.  (source)
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    "We can meet in M'Auley's," said Mr. M'Coy.  (source)
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    "We can meet at half-seven," said Mr. M'Coy.  (source)
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    "Not like some of the other priesthoods on the continent," said Mr. M'Coy, "unworthy of the name."  (source)
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    Mr. M'Coy said: "Father Tom Burke, that was the boy!"  (source)
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    "He was a splendid man," said Mr. M'Coy.  (source)
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    "There's not much difference between us," said Mr. M'Coy.  (source)
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    "Well, you know," said Mr. M'Coy, "isn't the photograph wonderful when you come to think of it?"  (source)
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