Affectation and Coyness

Affectation

Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.

Coyness and affectation are semantically related In some cases you can replace term "Coyness" with "Affectation", this nouns are similar.

Coyness

Coyness noun - The attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others.
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Synonyms for Coyness

Affectation and coyness are semantically related in shyness topic. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Coyness".

Nearby Words: coy, coyly
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