coyly
Example Sentences
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Williams coyly responded when told that a slot remained.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
After grilling Woodward about his sources and coyly asking him about Deep Throat’s identity, Traylor’s Graham asked him if the truth about Watergate would ever be revealed.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
A beaming Murray coyly waved his appreciation and thanked them for the reception.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
But on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, Daniels implied the signature wasn’t hers and coyly answered questions about the allegations.
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
“Sir Grummore,” he said coyly, “has observed a phenomenon, by Jove! “A phenomenon?”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
