coy

adjective12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

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

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

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

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

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

To be completely or suddenly shy.

Being shy or reserved in a way that is not typical for the person.

Used to describe a state of either pretending to be shy or being unwilling to share information.

To pretend to be shy or innocent, often to attract attention or avoid a question.

To continue to be unwilling to give information about something.

To suddenly become shy or reserved.

Unwilling to give clear information about a particular subject.