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   coyness

   /ˈkɔɪnɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the quality of feigning shyness or modesty in an attempt to seem alluring.
   • 2. the quality of being reluctant to give details about something regarded as sensitive; reticence: "the company's coyness about their spring offering"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOYNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Coyness is the behaviour of someone who tries to keep something secret or who is shy or childlike. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation and usage of coyness with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and the Hansard archive.

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     COYNESS meaning: 1. behaviour in which someone intentionally...

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   The meaning of COY is marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness. How to use coy in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Coy.

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   Definition of coyness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Coyness is the quality of being coy, which means shy, modest, or timid. The word comes from the adjective coy and the suffix -ness. See examples, pronunciation, and related words in the OED entry.

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   5 days ago · the affectation of being demure in a provocative way

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   17 meanings: 1. (usually of a woman) affectedly demure, esp in a playful or provocative manner 2. shy; modest 3. evasive, esp.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does coyness mean?

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   What is coyness reticence?

   • Suddenly the coyness was gone from her voice. the fact of being unwilling to give information about something, or answer questions that tell people too much about you synonym reticence Definition of coyness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the term 'coyness' mean?

   • The term 'coyness' refers to the affectation of being demure in a provocative way. Familiarity information: COYNESS is used as a noun is very rare.

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   What are the synonyms for coyness?

   • Coyness is the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others. Synonyms include: coquetry, coquettishness, flirtation.

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   How is the term 'coyness' formed?

   • The term 'coyness' is formed within English by derivation. Its etymology includes the adjective 'coy' and the suffix '-ness'.

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   When was the term 'coyness' first used?

   • The term 'coyness' was first used in the mid 1500s. The earliest known use of the noun coyness is in the writing of Arthur Golding, a translator. Coyness is formed within English, by derivation. Etymology: coy (adj.) \(15th century\) \(meaning shy or reticent\) \(-\)ness suffix.

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   Coyness is the quality of being shy, modest, or evasive, often in a flirtatious way. Find out the origin, usage, and related words of coyness in this comprehensive online dictionary.