Coy and Pixieish

Coy

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

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

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Pixieish

Pixieish adjective - Tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness.
Usage example: the actress had a pixieish quality that served her well in screwball comedies

Coy and pixieish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Pixieish".
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