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Meanings of coyness in anglès

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The affectation of being demure in a provocative way.

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Usage of coyness in anglès
1
Gone are the constant cravings and father figure euphemisms; coyness is unnecessary.
Wired
2
Dick loved Cecily; the coyness or hesitation was not on HIS part.
The Bell-Ringer of Angel's, and Other Stories
3
If I did not, the people would think it coyness in me.
The Memoirs of Cleopatra
4
Serious movies about children often are burdened with symbolism and coyness.
Reuters
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I sensed coyness creeping over my informant: time to back off.
Venus In Copper
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Incapable of coyness, as always, even the first time they'd met.
Serena
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Unconscious of the challenging coyness of words and manner, she spoke:
The Return of Blue Pete
8
With women of that stamp, coyness is a proof of love.
Gambara
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Miss Florence Simcox, somewhat breathless, tripped away, with simulated coyness and many curtseys.
Clayhanger
10
Darton held his breath till he said with treacherous solicitude, 'Try again-'tiscoyness.'
Wessex Tales
11
Then, as though her heart had said, Is coyness longer necessary?
Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman
12
While their coyness to signal policy tightening is understandable, it is nevertheless a mistake.
Reuters
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She accepted the invitation with an uncharacteristic lack of coyness.
Dark rivers of the heart
14
For over an hour sleep had avoided the Efficient Baxter with an unconquerable coyness.
Something New
15
As a host, Friedman is an intriguing blend of concern, coyness and deadpan wit.
The Guardian
16
His shuffling feet and trembling palps suggest an odd coyness.
Children of Time
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Coyness through the time
Coyness across language varieties
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