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Значения термина coyness на английском

каталонский
coqueteria

The affectation of being demure in a provocative way.

coqueteria
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Examples for "demureness"
Examples for "demureness"
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She looked straight in front of her with a strange old-fashioned demureness.
With Edged Tools
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The Countess's letter is a mixture of pious demureness and querulous selfishness.
A Forgotten Hero / Not for Him
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She did nothing of the kind; only looked at me with irritating demureness.
The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne : a Novel
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She blushed and smiled, the image of demureness except for her fingers' boldness.
The irish devil
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Hastings glanced at the prim demureness written on each blooming visage, and replied,-
The Last of the Barons — Volume 06
Использование термина coyness на английском
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Gone are the constant cravings and father figure euphemisms; coyness is unnecessary.
Wired
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Dick loved Cecily; the coyness or hesitation was not on HIS part.
The Bell-Ringer of Angel's, and Other Stories
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If I did not, the people would think it coyness in me.
The Memoirs of Cleopatra
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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
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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
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Darton held his breath till he said with treacherous solicitude, 'Try again-'tiscoyness.'
Wessex Tales
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Then, as though her heart had said, Is coyness longer necessary?
Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman
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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
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For over an hour sleep had avoided the Efficient Baxter with an unconquerable coyness.
Something New
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As a host, Friedman is an intriguing blend of concern, coyness and deadpan wit.
The Guardian
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His shuffling feet and trembling palps suggest an odd coyness.
Children of Time
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Translations for coyness
каталонский
coqueteria
Coyness через время
Coyness в диалектах
Великобритания
Частое