<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.</li><li>shy.</li><li>modest.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>demure</li><li>bashful</li><li>diffident</li><li>retiring</li></ul><p><strong>Showing reluctance</strong></p><ul><li>especially when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand: The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations.</li></ul><p><strong>Archaic</strong></p><ul><li>disdainful; aloof.</li></ul><p><strong>Obsolete</strong></p><ul><li>quiet; reserved.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>