slightly coy

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

To a small degree of shyness or unwillingness to disclose information.

coyADVERB + coy

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slightly

Examples (10)

  • She was slightly coy when I asked about her new boyfriend.
  • The actor remained slightly coy about his role in the upcoming sequel.
  • He gave a slightly coy smile but didn't answer the question directly.
  • The company's CEO is being slightly coy about future profit forecasts.
  • When complimented on her success, she becomes slightly coy and changes the subject.
  • His reply was slightly coy, leaving us to wonder what he really meant.
  • You don't need to be slightly coy about your achievements; you should be proud.
  • With a slightly coy glance, she hinted that she knew the secret.
  • The politician was slightly coy when pressed for details on the new policy.
  • I find his tendency to be slightly coy both charming and a little frustrating.