coy

Example Sentences

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Amanda Batula and West Wilson weren’t being coy — not “purposely” anyway.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

And though he played coy during the hearing about whether Mullin still had his vote, he delivered the clinching “aye” to advance the nomination on Thursday.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

She was similarly coy when asked if being number one for the first time was on her radar.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Interim head coach Carrick was coy when asked specifically about the club's position as he spoke in a news conference to preview Sunday's Premier League encounter with Fulham.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

At her classroom, she gave me a coy smile.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam