Coy and Mousy

Coy

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

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

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Mousy

Mousy adjective - Easily frightened.

Coy and mousy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Mousy".

Nearby Words: mouse, mousey, mousing
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