very coy

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

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

coyADVERB + coy

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very

Examples (10)

  • The senator was very coy about whether he would run for president.
  • She became very coy whenever someone complimented her beautiful singing voice.
  • The company's CEO remained very coy about the upcoming product launch.
  • He's usually outgoing, but he turned very coy when asked to perform on stage.
  • When I asked where she was going, she just smiled and was very coy about it.
  • With a lowered gaze, she maintained a very coy attitude throughout the interview.
  • Don't expect a straight answer; he will be very coy about his plans.
  • He had been very coy at first, but eventually, he warmed up to us.
  • Why are you being so very coy about your new project?
  • She's playing very coy, pretending not to notice all the attention she's getting.