adjective
- most shy or modest, especially in a flirtatious way
Usage: superlative form of ‘coy’
Examples
- She gave him the coyest smile before looking away.
- Of all the students, Maria was the coyest when meeting new people.
- His coyest response was simply a blush and a shrug.
- The actress played the coyest character in the romantic comedy.
- Even her coyest attempts at flirting were quite obvious.
- The kitten’s coyest behavior involved hiding behind the curtains.