coy

Words with a similar base: coy

'coy'

[coy.s.01] as in: affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

'coy'

[coy.s.02] as in: showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement

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Examples:
a politician coy about his intentions

'coy'

[coy.s.03] as in: modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

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Examples:
like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled