coyly

• Adverb, das ein Verhalten beschreibt, das schüchtern, zurückhaltend oder absichtlich ausweichend ist, oft spielerisch oder betont reserviert, um Geheimnisvolles zu erzeugen oder einer direkten Antwort auszuweichen.

An adverb meaning "in a shy, modest, or deliberately evasive manner." It describes behavior that is playfully or affectedly reserved, often to create a sense of mystery or to avoid giving a direct answer.

1. In a shy or modest mannerB2formal

   Acting in a way that suggests shyness, reluctance, or a playful reluctance to give a direct answer.

   Schüchtern

   • She smiled coyly when asked about her new job.
   • He answered coyly, not wanting to reveal his true feelings.
   • The child looked down coyly when praised.

   Synonymebashfullycoquettishlydemurelyevasivelymodestlyplayfullyshylytimidly

   Antonymeboldlybrazenlyfranklyopenlyshamelessly

2. In a flirtatious or teasing mannerB2informal

   Behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention or create romantic interest, often by pretending to be shy.

   Kokett

   • She glanced at him coyly from across the room.
   • He spoke coyly, hinting at a secret surprise.
   • The actress responded coyly to the interviewer's question about her love life.

   Synonymearchlycoquettishlyflirtatiouslyprovocativelyteasingly

   Antonymeblatantlyboldlybrazenlyopenlyunabashedly