Coy and Scared

Coy

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

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

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Scared

Scared adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Coy and scared are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Scared".

Nearby Words: scare, scar, scary, scaring
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