coyness
- a word derived from coy.
Example Sentences
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Coyness is sometimes fear in the timid heart that is stepping into the charmed circle for the first time.
From The Fortunes of Oliver Horn by Smith, Francis Hopkinson
Coyness prolongs the period of courtship and, by keeping the suitor in suspense and doubt, it develops the imaginative, sentimental side of love.
From Primitive Love and Love-Stories by Finck, Henry Theophilus
Coyness is a half encouragement, half avoidance of offered attention, and may be real or affected.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
Coyness is not, nor bear they thought, Save of a shining gracious flow; All natural joys are temperate sought.
From Poems - First Series by Squire, J. C. (John Collings)
With much Coyness Madam Anne sits down, and, having made a Bow from her Seat to the Doctor, she asked her old Servants, how they did.
