Coy and Impish

Coy

Coy adjective - Affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest.

Impish and coy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impish" instead an adjective "Coy".

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Impish

Impish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic

Coy and impish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Impish".

Nearby Word: impishly
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