coy
Example Sentences
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Sudanese authorities have encouraged Moscow’s ambitions, but, until now, remained coy about finalizing such a pact.
The love of ambiguity can feel somewhat coy—Ms. Tokarczuk gestures toward the existence of occult mysteries without deigning to fully portray them.
But he has been coy about what parts of the constitution he would like to change, leading to allegations he wants to consolidate power and curb rights.
From Barron's
She had gone from a bubbly child who loved singing to someone who was "quiet and coy".
From BBC
It also did not consult the school, which had noticed Sara change from being bubbly to "quiet and coy" – pulling her hijab down over her face.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
