Coy and Shrinking

Coy

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

Shrinking is a synonym for coy in cowardly topic. In some cases you can use "Shrinking" instead an adjective "Coy", when it comes to topics like modest, shy, timid, very modest.

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Shrinking

Shrinking noun - The act of becoming less.
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Synonyms for Shrinking

Coy is a synonym for shrinking in behaviour topic. You can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Shrinking", if it concerns topics such as cowardly, shy, timid.

Nearby Words: shrink, shrinkage, shrinked
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