Grep of noun coy
coydog
coyness
coyol
coyol palm
coyote
coyote brush
coyote bush
coyote state
coypu
decoy
real mccoy
Overview of adj coy
The adj coy has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. coy, demure, overmodest -- (affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way)
2. coy -- (showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions")
3. coy -- (modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled")
Antonyms of adj coy
3 senses of coy
Sense 1
coy, demure, overmodest
INDIRECT (VIA modest) -> immodest
Sense 2
coy
INDIRECT (VIA indefinite) -> definite
Sense 3
coy
INDIRECT (VIA timid) -> bold
Similarity of adj coy
3 senses of coy
Sense 1
coy, demure, overmodest
=> modest (vs. immodest)
Sense 2
coy
=> indefinite (vs. definite)
Sense 3
coy
=> timid (vs. bold)
Attributes of adj coy
Familiarity of adj coy
coy used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3)
Grep of adj coy
coy
Overview of adj coy
The adj coy has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. coy, demure, overmodest -- (affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way)
2. coy -- (showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions")
3. coy -- (modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled")
coy definition
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