Definition of Coyly

in a reluctant manner

Examples of Coyly in a sentence

Because Ellen stared at me coyly, I knew there was more information she wasn’t telling me.  🔊

Kate looked coyly at the floor when her daughter asked her questions about sex.  🔊

By coyly answering the reporter’s question, the politician caused everyone to believe he was being deceptive.  🔊

The detective coyly responded to the missing girl’s parents because he didn’t want to give them false hope.  🔊

Without revealing any answers, the professor coyly gave me details about the exam.  🔊

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