英语词汇“coyness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adjective It is distinctly odd to read a whole page dedicated to Hitler's life and character without a reference to his anti-Semitism. To say that Swiss banks contained gold coming from the bank accounts, the jewelry boxes, and the teeth of "concentration camp victims" is a little coy.

Ian Buruma, New Republic, 31 Jan. 2000 Rival camps are terrified that Bush will reject federal matching funds and the campaign-spending limits they impose, and Bush's aides are coy on the subject.

John F. Dickerson, Time, 8 Mar. 1999 And there's Julia, the charming "chatterbot" (a text-based computer character), whose coy pickup banter echoes that of real-life Internet flirts.

Michiko Kakutani, Albany (New York) Times-Union, 20 Aug. 1997 I didn't like her coy manner. He gave a coy answer.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

As for his potential future with Marvel Studios, Kaluuya stayed coy about the possibilities.

J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 22 Aug. 2022 Casamigos has been very coy about its founders’ views on its prevalence in rap.

Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2022 Imagine a slightly less coy Sally Rooney paired with a highly perceptive alien, with strangely illuminating results.

Nathan Deuel, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 That last comment, delivered with a coy smirk, has been typical of his response to such questions over the last few years.

Adario Strange, Quartz, 24 June 2022 Who wouldn't feel their absolutely best — or even their sexiest or their most playfully coy — while jetting around the city in a citrus green co-ord or a slinky red, curve caressing evening gown?

Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022 Following the wedding, Jonas and Turner remained coy about the event and chose to only share one photo with the public at the time.

Alex Gurley, PEOPLE.com, 13 May 2022 Still, the quality of the script and the coy use of the choral score, swooning in for big emotions in intimate settings, such as a night-time walk on the beach, overcome such shortcomings.

Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022 When asked whether a bidding war ensued when the family left E!, Jenner remains coy.

Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 10 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Verb

Middle English, quiet, shy, from Anglo-French quoi, quei, koi quiet, from Latin quietus

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

单词	coyness
释义	coy 1 of 2 adjective ˈkȯi 1 a : marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness using coy tricks to attract attention b : shrinking from contact or familiarity "'Tis but a kiss I beg, Why art thou coy?" William Shakespeare 2 : showing reluctance to make a definite commitment a coy response coyly adverb coyness noun coy 2 of 2 verb coyed; coying; coys transitive verb obsolete : caress intransitive verb archaic : to act coyly (see coy entry 1) Synonyms Adjective coquettish demure kittenish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective It is distinctly odd to read a whole page dedicated to Hitler's life and character without a reference to his anti-Semitism. To say that Swiss banks contained gold coming from the bank accounts, the jewelry boxes, and the teeth of "concentration camp victims" is a little coy. Ian Buruma, New Republic, 31 Jan. 2000 Rival camps are terrified that Bush will reject federal matching funds and the campaign-spending limits they impose, and Bush's aides are coy on the subject. John F. Dickerson, Time, 8 Mar. 1999 And there's Julia, the charming "chatterbot" (a text-based computer character), whose coy pickup banter echoes that of real-life Internet flirts. Michiko Kakutani, Albany (New York) Times-Union, 20 Aug. 1997 I didn't like her coy manner. He gave a coy answer. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective As for his potential future with Marvel Studios, Kaluuya stayed coy about the possibilities. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 22 Aug. 2022 Casamigos has been very coy about its founders’ views on its prevalence in rap. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2022 Imagine a slightly less coy Sally Rooney paired with a highly perceptive alien, with strangely illuminating results. Nathan Deuel, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2022 That last comment, delivered with a coy smirk, has been typical of his response to such questions over the last few years. Adario Strange, Quartz, 24 June 2022 Who wouldn't feel their absolutely best — or even their sexiest or their most playfully coy — while jetting around the city in a citrus green co-ord or a slinky red, curve caressing evening gown? Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022 Following the wedding, Jonas and Turner remained coy about the event and chose to only share one photo with the public at the time. Alex Gurley, PEOPLE.com, 13 May 2022 Still, the quality of the script and the coy use of the choral score, swooning in for big emotions in intimate settings, such as a night-time walk on the beach, overcome such shortcomings. Robert Daniels, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022 When asked whether a bidding war ensued when the family left E!, Jenner remains coy. Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 10 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Verb Middle English, quiet, shy, from Anglo-French quoi, quei, koi quiet, from Latin quietus First Known Use Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing coy play coy play coy Kids Definition coy adjective ˈkȯi : falsely shy or modest coyness noun as in coquettishness the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others an actress better known for her come-hither coyness than for her acting chops Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance coquettishness coquetry flirtatiousness flirtation dalliance play kittenishness
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coy

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