Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: coy

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

After Sununu played coy about whether he…

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And Gow himself invited porn star to a paid campus speaking gig, the kind of coy but in-your-face behavior weirdos with respectable public personae engage in.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/30/opinion/fired-wisconsin-chancellor-joe-gow-shows-college-rot-like-gay-and-magill/

And when I ask if she has had any more acting offers yet, it’s the first time her response is coy.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/tar-tar-sophie-kauer-debut-cellist-cate-blanchett-b1050971.html

Asked whether he was captain, Porecki was coy and instead stayed on message by saying the team was just discovering Skelton had gone for scans.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/09/16/hell-be-superb-wallabies-set-to-turn-to-sixth-captain-for-world-cup-clash-as-skelton-misses-captains-run/

Denver also got wide receiver Brandon Johnson back from injured reserve, but Head Coach Sean Payton was coy with whether or not he’ll be active.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/12/1/23985012/broncos-vs-texans-injury-report-week-12

He isn’t coy about his film’s allusions to : in the opening scene he shows Ralphie’s eyes in the front mirror, darting back and forth like a gig-economy Travis Bickle, catching a glimpse of a woman breast-feeding in the back seat.

Source: https://thefilmstage.com/berlinale-review-jesse-eisenberg-led-incel-cult-film-manodrome-offers-triggers-and-taboos/

Hochul had played coy for more than a week about whether she would sign the pay raise bill following a special session last week called by Stewart-Cousins and Heastie.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/01/hochul-signs-bill-giving-ny-state-legislators-pay-increase/

Indeed, the book chronicles this particular photographer’s ‘adventures’ in trying to capture the legendarily coy trumpeter.

Source: https://sluggerotoole.com/2023/12/16/kind-of-green-a-look-at-jazz-from-an-irish-perspective/

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki is still coy on one of the club’s ongoing transfer targets.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/soccer/psl-south-africa/breaking-transfer-rumours-kaizer-chiefs-orlando-pirates/

Manager Erik ten Hag was coy on the issue on Wednesday night, reluctant to give any information until Shaw was assessed.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-xi-vs-everton-starting-lineup-confirmed-team-news-injury-latest-premier-league-2023-today-b1072728.html

Marvel Studios has surprisingly been coy about whether the assumed crossover will happen.

Source: https://screenrant.com/mcu-characters-return-blade-movie/

Robinson, earning very early consideration for an All-Defense selection, was coy afterward and didn’t want to gloat.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/11/09/sports/knicks-mitchell-robinson-shuts-down-spurs-victor-wembanyama/

Ruffalo played it coy when asked if fellow MCU veteran Robert Downey Jr. will ever suit up as the Armored Avenger again during a panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2023.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/mark-ruffalo-iron-man-mcu-return/

Still, Rob Burton is coy about his intent to use the enhanced powers that the province has granted to him and 25 other Ontario mayors.

Source: https://oakvillenews.org/news/mayor-vague-about-his-intended-use-of-strong-mayor-powers/

The 1999 World Cup-winning great was coy when asked about his interest in the role on Thursday, but admitted he was keen to help Australian rugby in any way he could.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/former-great-larkham-open-to-wallabies-coaching-job/

Vaughn was coy when asked whether Simmons was doing full contact, 5-on-5, and when pressed for details of the 26-year-old’s progress.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/07/08/nets-expect-ben-simmons-to-be-healthy-for-training-camp/

When Minnesota sent Keith Ellison to Congress in 2007, he would at least try to be coy about his true feelings.

Source: https://pjmedia.com/columns/stephen-kruiser/2023/10/11/the-morning-briefing-the-squad-idiots-should-be-sent-to-a-country-they-actually-like-n1733878