coyness
Scheuheit
The property of being coyThe property of being coy.
/kɔɪnɛs/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The property of being coy.
Scheuheit
More definitions
- the affectation of being demure in a provocative way
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
state of being coy:
Forms
plural: coynesses| Singular | coyness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the affectation of being demure in a provocative way:demureness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcoy
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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