At Does Coyly Mean?

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
  1. She smiled down at him coyly . ...
  2. "Sweet little ole me?" she asked, blinking at him coyly . ...
  3. She was sitting coyly , in the cocoon of a bright blue silk sari, head bowed and veiled.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.