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coy

/kɔɪ/

Translations

coyadjective

coyer

Comp.

coyest

Super.

/kɔɪ/

coquetSe dit d’une réserve ou d’une pudeur affectée, souvent avec une nuance de séduction.

She gave him a coy smile, hinting at her interest.

Elle lui adressa un sourire coquet, laissant entendre son intérêt.

réservéEmploi courant pour quelqu’un qui hésite à donner des détails ou à s’exprimer franchement.

The politician was coy about his future plans, avoiding direct answers.

Le politicien était réservé sur ses projets d’avenir, évitant les réponses directes.

Additional translations

réservéSens archaïque.

Synonyms

Antonyms

coyverb

coyed

Past Simple

coyed

Past Participle

coying

Gerund

/kɔɪ/

apaiserSens archaïque : calmer doucement, rassurer.

He coyed the restless horse with a soft, reassuring voice.

Il apaisa le cheval agité d’une voix douce et rassurante.

Additional translations

caresserSens archaïque : toucher doucement avec affection.

Definitions

coyadjective

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.