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Definition of "coyly" [coy•ly]

  • In a coy manner (adverb)

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Use "coyly" in a sentence
  • "Now, if I wanted, I could buy a tankini, or a magical patented Slimsuit in an exotic tiger print designed to whittle inches off my waist and keep spectators’ eyes from resting too long on what the tag coyly called my “trouble zones.”"
  • "This is why John McCain coyly smiles each time Obama makes this statement."
  • "The second purpose is the transfer of wealth from the countries of the West to Third World countries, in satisfaction of what is called coyly a 'climate debt.'"
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