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coyly

/ˈkɔɪli/

coylyadverb

/ˈkɔɪli/

Translations

She smiled coyly at him from across the room.

Она застенчиво улыбнулась ему из-за комнаты.

Definitions

In a shy or modest manner, often intended to be alluring.

She smiled coyly at him from across the room, making him wonder if she was interested.

In an intentionally evasive or reluctant manner, especially so as to withhold information.

When asked about his future plans, he replied coyly that he was still considering his options.

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