coy in Italian
coy in Italian is timido, schivo, modesto — coy means shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
coy in Italian
timido
(dated) Bashful, shy, retiring.
schivo
(archaic) Quiet, reserved, modest.
modesto
Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
What does "coy" mean?
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adjective Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
"She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question."
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adjective Reluctant to give a direct answer, especially about something sensitive.
"The company remained coy about its future plans."
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coy in a sentence
- She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question.
- He was coy about the details of his new job.
- The company remained coy about its future plans.
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What is "coy" in Italian?
"coy" in Italian is timido, schivo, modesto. coy means: Shy or modest, especially in a deliberately playful or teasing way.
How do you use "coy" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a coy smile but wouldn't answer the question." In Italian, "coy" is timido, schivo, modesto.
Are there other ways to say "coy" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "coy": timido, schivo, modesto.
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