coy

Describes someone who is shy, modest, or pretending to be so, often in a playful or flirtatious way.

ruОписывает человека, который застенчив, скромен или притворяется таковым, часто в игривой или кокетливой манере.esDescribe a una persona que es tímida, modesta o finge serlo, a menudo de manera juguetona o coqueta.frDécrit une personne qui est timide, réservée ou qui feint de l'être, souvent de manière enjouée ou coquette.deBeschreibt eine Person, die schüchtern oder zurückhaltend ist oder sich so gibt, oft auf spielerische oder kokettierende Weise; auch: künstlich zurückhaltend oder verschämt tuend.ptDescreve uma pessoa que é tímida, reservada ou modesta, ou que finge sê-lo, muitas vezes de maneira brincalhona ou insinuante, evitando demonstrar interesse ou afeto de forma direta.zh形容一个人害羞、腼腆，或故作矜持，常带有俏皮或调情的意味。arيصف شخصًا خجولًا أو متحفظًا، أو يتظاهر بذلك، غالبًا على نحو لعوب أو مغازل.

1. Shy or modest B2 formal

   Pretending to be shy or modest to attract attention or avoid giving a direct answer.

   • She gave a coy smile when asked about her promotion.
   • He was being coy about his plans for the weekend.
   • The actress played coy during the interview about her new role.

   ruЗастенчивыйesfingido recatofrFaussement timidedeSchüchtern, kokettptTímidozh故作害羞的arخَجول مُتَصَنِّع

   Synonyme: archbashfuldemureevasivemodestreservedretiringshytimid

   Antonyme: boldbrazenforwardimmodestoutgoingshameless

2. Reluctant to give information B2 formal

   Deliberately vague or evasive in order to avoid commitment or disclosure.

   • The politician remained coy about his future intentions.
   • She was coy when asked about the company's financial situation.
   • He was coy about revealing the details of the secret project.

   ruУклончивыйesReservado y evasivofrréticent à divulguer une informationdeZurückhaltend, ausweichendptEvasivozh含糊其辞arمُراوِغ

   Synonyme: cageyevasiveguardednoncommittalreticentsecretivetightlipped

   Antonyme: bluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankopenoutspoken

• coyer comparative form
• coyest superlative form