coyer
Less willingly forthcoming
Coyer is the comparative form of coy—more reserved, more reluctant to make a commitment, or more affectedly shy.
She grew coyer as the questions became more personal.
The company was coyer about its plans than its competitors.
Playful, mild ridicule
- playfulInclined toward fun
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- kittenishPlayfully flirtatious
arch · mischievous · sly · simpering · enticing · flirty · demure · giggly
Facial reddening from embarrassment
- timidLacking courage or confidence
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- sheepishEmbarrassed and timid
- self-consciousUncomfortably aware of oneself
diffident · meek · shy · nervous · timorous · fainthearted · hesitant · modest
Disinclined to speak freely
- guardedWary and restrained
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- privateRestricted to certain parties
secretive · tight-lipped · uncommunicative · evasive · circumspect · cautious · discreet · restrained
teasing
Playful, mild ridicule
- playfulInclined toward fun
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
- alluringPowerfully appealing
kittenish · arch · mischievous · sly · simpering · enticing · flirty · demure · giggly · provocative
blushing
Facial reddening from embarrassment
self-conscious · diffident · meek · shy · nervous · timorous · fainthearted · hesitant · modest · unassuming
reticent
Disinclined to speak freely
- guardedWary and restrained
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
private · secretive · tight-lipped · uncommunicative · evasive · circumspect · cautious · discreet · restrained · unforthcoming