coyly

• Adverbe signifiant « avec timidité, modestie ou de manière délibérément évasive ». Décrit un comportement qui est de façon enjouée ou ostensiblement réservé, souvent pour créer un sentiment de mystère ou éviter de répondre directement.

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.

   avec timidité affectée

   • 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.

   Synonymesbashfullycoquettishlydemurelyevasivelymodestlyplayfullyshylytimidly

   Antonymesboldlybrazenlyfranklyopenlyshamelessly

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.

   d'une manière coquette

   • 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.

   Synonymesarchlycoquettishlyflirtatiouslyprovocativelyteasingly

   Antonymesblatantlyboldlybrazenlyopenlyunabashedly