Coy and Sociable

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Coy adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Usage example: a coy toddler who hides whenever anyone comes to the house

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Sociable is an antonym for coy.

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Sociable adjective - Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others.

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Coy is an antonym for sociable.

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Sociable and Coy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/coy/sociable

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