coyly

[US]/'kɔili/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a shy or modest way; acting in a manner that hides one's true feelings or intentions.

Phrases & Collocations

smile coyly

glance coyly

speak coyly

Example Sentences

She smiled coyly at him from across the room.

He asked her out, but she just laughed coyly and walked away.

The actress answered the reporter's questions coyly.

She spoke coyly, trying to hide her true feelings.

He glanced at her coyly before looking away.

The child asked for a cookie coyly, with a sly smile.

She coyly hinted at her feelings for him without saying anything directly.

He played the guitar coyly, as if he was shy about his talent.

The cat approached the toy coyly, ready to pounce.

She coyly accepted the compliment, blushing slightly.

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