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coy·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
coyness, demurenessnoun
the affectation of being demure in a provocative way
Wiktionary
coynessnoun
The property of being coy.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Coynessnoun
Reserve; unwillingness to become familiar.
Etymology: from coy.
When the sun hath warmed the earth and water, three or four male carps will follow a female; and she putting on a seeming coyness, they force her through weeds and flags. Izaak Walton.
When the kind nymph would coyness feign,
And hides but to be found again. Dryden.
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coyness
Coyness is a quality or behavior characterized by showing shyness, modesty, or innocence, often in a playful or flirtatious manner. It can involve being evasive or reluctant to share information or commit.
Webster Dictionary
Coynessnoun
the quality of being coy; feigned o/ bashful unwillingness to become familiar; reserve
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of coyness in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of coyness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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