Coy synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy
Showing an embarrassed timidity
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
Characteristic of a coquet.
flirtatious (related)
The definition of flirtatious is behavior, actions or individuals who indicate a sexual interest through comments or actions.
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Knowing, clever, mischievous.
Resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning.
(Archaic): Lacking confidence in others; distrustful.
Widely separated; far apart or far away in space or time
Hard to catch, grasp, etc.; elusive
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Having the qualities or likeness of a kitten.
The definition of modest is someone or something that is humble or shy or not extreme.
Providing or allowing relaxation; restful; soothing:
The definition of reserved is saved for someone or some purpose, or is a person who doesn't share his feelings, thoughts or emotions.
The definition of skittish is jumpy or easy to frighten.
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Making or characterized by no sound or faint sound:
Easily frightened; lacking self-confidence; shy; timorous
Not assertive
Dalliance; flirtation.
A brief involvement or interest in something:
minauderie
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(Physics) A measure of the opposition to magnetic flux, analogous to electric resistance.
A reservation of public land:
forward (antonym)
Of, relating to, or done in preparation for the future:
aggressive (antonym)
Aggressive is defined as bold and assertive.
impudent (antonym)
(Obsolete) Immodest.
immodest (antonym)
Not modest
unshy (antonym)
very modest
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(Of motion) Pertaining to the direction towards the back.
Not drawing attention to oneself; modest.
restraint (related)
Not forward but reticent or reserved in manner
Excessively modest.
maj (related)
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cagey (related)
Find another word for coy. In this page you can discover 43 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for coy, like: demure, retiring, bashful, shy, coquettish, flirtatious, humble, allure, arch, clever and cunning.
