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

Bubblegum pink cat-eye, white polka dots, and 3D flowers are an all-around coquettish combo, like shooting a stranger a flirty glance over the rim of your drink. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 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

Additional coquettish details came from ruffles at the bodice of the dress and lace peeking above the neckline. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026

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

Their pearly-white feathers and coquettish long necks have been popping up all over the home decor space in recent months—on tabletops, in paper form, and even in lighting. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025

Nab this charming bag, which comes in all sorts of coquettish florals and prints that flawlessly fit the aesthetic. — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025