coyly
In flirtatious reserve
Coyly is the adverb form of coy—doing something in a way that feigns shyness or reluctance while actually inviting attention: She smiled coyly and looked away.
The manner suggests playful evasiveness, often flirtatious, where the person pretends to hold back while signaling interest.
Reserved and retiring
- demureModestly reserved in manner
- modestLacking in pretension
- timidLacking courage or confidence
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
reticent · diffident · blushing · sheepish · meek · self-conscious · reserved · inhibited
shy
Reserved and retiring
coquettish · reticent · diffident · blushing · sheepish · meek · self-conscious · reserved · inhibited · unassuming
coquettish
Playfully alluring in manner
enticing · provocative · charming · wink · glance · smirk · simper · batting · sultry · sly
impish
Playfully mischievous in manner
arch · teasing · wry · knowing · saucy · cheeky · elfin · puckish · devilish · mischief
coylybrazenly
In shameless manner
shamelessly · boldly · audaciously · brashly · unabashedly
- playing coyAffecting reluctant shyness
- coy smileFlirtatious, modest expression