coyness 的 3 个定义
coy·er, coy·est.
- 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.
- (5)
- Archaic. to act in a coy manner.
Obsolete.
- to quiet; soothe.
- to pat; caress.
coyness 近义词
shyness
coyness 的近义词 9 个
coyness 的反义词 3 个
更多coyness例句
- Sarah Palin hit Oprah with a power suit perfectly designed to project coyness.
- In general, the girl-child, when in love, displays far less coyness and reserve than the young woman.
- "Well, I'm sure you're among friends when you're here," Mrs. O'Brien said with a downcast look of melting coyness.
- We struck up an acquaintance with him, after a few days of coyness on his part, and finally made him a friend.
- Maiden coyness and love of liberty might make her as willing to elude his approach as her friends could wish.
- Mrs. Butters' coyness and refusal to be embraced because of the flask of coffee in her bosom is an instance of this.