Coy — synonyms, definition

1. coy (a)

bashful blushing cowardly dastardly decorous demure humble modest reserved reticent retiring sedate serious shrinking shy sober staid timid

2. coy (Adjective)

overmodest

coy (Adjective) — Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.

coy (Adjective) — Showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement. ex. "a politician coy about his intentions"

coy (Adjective) — Modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures. ex. "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"