Coyer

/ˈkɔɪ.ər/

और अधिक संकोची/लजालु; अधिक आरक्षित या बनावटी विनम्र

Origin & History

From “coy” + comparative suffix “-er”; “coy” comes from Middle English/Old French forms meaning ‘quiet, restrained, shy.’

“coy” में comparative प्रत्यय “-er” जोड़कर बना; “coy” का मूल मध्य अंग्रेज़ी/पुरानी फ़्रेंच के उन रूपों से जुड़ा है जिनका अर्थ ‘शांत, संयमित, लजालु’ था।

Definition

“Coyer” is the comparative form of “coy.” It describes someone who is shyer, more reserved, more reluctant to reveal details (sometimes prudish), or who pretends modesty in a flirtatious/insincere way.

“Coyer”, “coy” का comparative (तुलनात्मक) रूप है। यह उस व्यक्ति/व्यवहार का वर्णन करता है जो अधिक लजालु, अधिक आरक्षित, संवेदनशील बातों पर कम बोलने वाला (कभी-कभी अतिशय संकोची/पाखंडी नैतिक), या छेड़छाड़/दिखावे के लिए बनावटी विनम्रता दिखाने वाला हो।

Parts of Speech

Adjective (comparative):
She became coy, then even coyer when asked about her feelings.

Usage Examples

He grew coyer whenever the conversation turned personal.
The actor gave a coyer answer to avoid revealing details of the project.
Her coyer smile suggested she was pretending to be shy.
As the questions became direct, his replies became coyer and more guarded.

Synonyms

Shyer More bashful More reserved More demure More reticent More guarded

Antonyms

Bolder More outgoing More open More frank More direct More forthcoming

Related Forms

Noun
Adjective
Adverb

Idioms & Phrases

Play coy
जान-बूझकर संकोची/नाज़-नखरे वाला बनना
Be coy about (something)
(किसी बात पर) टालमटोल/संकोच दिखाना, स्पष्ट न बताना