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
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Recent Examples of coquettish
The new 14-track collection ballasts her familiar dreamy, coquettish sound with vulnerability and anguish.
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Among the pretty-as-can-be linen dresses, ruffly, coquettish tops, and wide selection of denim on sale at Reformation right now, the surprising fashion category to snag during the brand’s summer sale is its repertoire of knits.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Among the pretty-as-can-be linen dresses, ruffly, coquettish tops, and wide selection of denim on sale at Reformation right now, the surprising fashion category to snag during the brand’s summer sale is its repertoire of knits.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coquettish
Adjective
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Seductively kittenish, Gardner lives up to her profane reputation.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2023
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Madelyn Cline went full-on Old Hollywood bombshell, kittenish liner, polished lengths, and all.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Maybe the aliens are coy and want to stay hidden.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Regarding Season 3, Christie is coy.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Vinnie Barbarino Was a Standout John Travolta’s Vinnie was known for his cocky swagger and flirtatious antics.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, with your celestial ruler, Uranus, also retrograde in your fifth house of love, spontaneity and unpredictability reign — this could manifest in a sudden crush, a flirtatious encounter or insane sparks with someone who is the complete opposite of your type.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But despite its demure monochrome appearance, the heavy weight of the 18-karat Canopus Gold case and bracelet will endow you with a very different feeling than its steel equivalent.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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One that’s been on my radar lately is trad wife thrillers, especially as social media feeds are filled with demure baking videos, homeschooling tips and picturesque domestic life.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Coquettish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coquettish. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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