Synonyms of coquettish

coquettish

adjective

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kittenish
• coy
• flirtatious
• demure
• girlish
• flirty
• prudish
• priggish
• prim
• overmodest
• governessy
• goody-goody

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coquettish

The hero, or antihero, of the story is Ichabod Crane, a rather ridiculous-looking schoolmaster who has set his cap for Katrina Van Tassel, the beautiful, coquettish daughter of a wealthy Dutch farmer. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Both of the designers’ dogs nonetheless feature front and center in the campaign imagery for Etsy’s new Susan Alexandra x Rachel Antonoff storefront, modeling the coquettish collars and darling headcoverings. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

For a vintage summery style, pair a coquettish white kitten heel with a navy polka dot dress. — Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 27 July 2026

With sheer fabrics, lightweight materials, and vintage touches, Bella Hadid succumbed to the most coquettish piece of the moment. — Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026

The desire for mental stimulation, variety and excitement is undeniable, but beneath all of the coquettish energy, something vulnerable is also starting to unfold. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026

The intelligence official, who helps train America’s newest generation of overseas intelligence officers, said these pretend tourists feign a lack of English, adopt a coquettish manner and play dumb to probe the area’s perimeter and identify its weak and strong points. — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026

Simply brushing them out of your eyes can feel like a coquettish, kittenish gesture! — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026