Coyly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adverb
  1. in a hesitant or indirect manner:The painting shows an eighteenth-century lady flirting with a coyly blushing young knight.
  2. in a shy or modest manner:She read the note and thanked him coyly.
  3. in a way that shows usually insincere or affected reluctance: When asked about the movie, she coyly replied, "It's a big secret; I’m not going to tell anybody."
Coyly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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