Coy and Timorous

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

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Timorous is a synonym for coy. In some cases you can use "Timorous" instead an adjective "Coy".

Nearby Words: coyness, coyly

Timorous adjective - Easily frightened.

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Coy is a synonym for timorous in shy topic. You can use "Coy" instead an adjective "Timorous".

Nearby Words: timid, timidly, timorously

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