as in kittenish
affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest
an 18th-century painting of a coquettish maiden dallying with a young moonstruck gallant
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coquettish
Adjective
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Madelyn Cline went full-on Old Hollywood bombshell, kittenish liner, polished lengths, and all.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2023 -
With a basis of flawless skin—smoothing and hydration offered via Kylie Skin Face Moisturizer and Eye Cream—Phillips pulled a thick wing of black liner along Jenner's lids, a diminutive wing beneath the lower lashline providing a kittenish complement.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2021
Adjective
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The members have been coy about the band’s future—sometimes dousing it with cold water, others alluding to informal meet-ups that may or may not lead to a return to the studio or stage.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2025
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For now, a variety of liberal organizations are keeping a low profile and being coy about their potential roster of challengers.—
Hanna Trudo,
The Hill,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Within the White Lotus, adultery abounds, couples engage in power plays, and flirtatious encounters occur among old friends and strangers alike.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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The flirtatious moment was one of the most unforgettable moments in the tour’s history.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jackets were demure and covered up and pencil skirts added a ’80s look to silhouettes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Only these days, her choice of fancy footwear is a little more demure.—
Tim Chan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Coquettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coquettish. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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