artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.

shy; modest.

showing reluctance, esp. when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand

The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations.

Archaic . disdainful; aloof.

Obsolete . quiet; reserved.

Archaic . to act in a coy manner.

to quiet; soothe.

to pat; caress.

adjective

aggressive , forward , immodest , impudent , unshy

adjective

backward , bashful , blushing , coquettish , demure , diffident , evasive , flirtatious , humble , kittenish , overmodest , prudish , rabbity , reserved , retiring , self-effacing , shrinking , shy , skittish , timid , unassertive , flirty , allure , arch , clever , cunning , distant , hesitating , modest , quiet , sly , still