coy

UK
/kɔɪ/
US
/kɔɪ/

Übersetzungen

coyadjektiv
coyer
Komp.
coyest
Super.
UK
/kɔɪ/
US
/kɔɪ/
She gave a coy smile when he complimented her.
Она скромно улыбнулась, когда он сделал ей комплимент.
His coy demeanor made him seem mysterious.
Его застенчивая манера поведения делала его загадочным.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
coyverb
coyed
Präteritum
coyed
Partizip Perfekt
coying
Gerundium
UK
/kɔɪ/
US
/kɔɪ/
She tends to coy about her true feelings.
Она склонна скрывать свои истинные чувства.
He would coy away from answering personal questions.
Он уклонялся от ответов на личные вопросы.

Definitionen

coyadjektiv
Pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is intended to be alluring.
She gave him a coy smile, hinting at her interest.
Reluctant to give details, especially about something regarded as sensitive.
The politician was coy about his future plans, avoiding direct answers.
Archaic: Quiet, reserved, or gently reluctant.
The coy village lay undisturbed in the early morning mist.
coyverb
Archaic: To quiet, soothe, or caress gently.
He coyed the restless horse with a soft, reassuring voice.