coquettish

Example Sentences

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Patrons laughed at a corny but cute puppet show starring Casa Bonita’s dishes, from a chirpy hard-shelled taco to a coquettish sopaipilla.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2025

Responding to the report of his influence in the former president’s orbit, Yoo issued a for-public-consumption coquettish non-denial denial of his ambition.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2024

Ariel could seem bemused, enchanted, bereft, coquettish, alarmed, aghast, elated.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

"I think I'm camp rather than coquettish," she counters.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2021

“Well, of course, our readers would be profoundly interested . . .” He put his head on one side, his smile became almost coquettish.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley