coquettishness

as in coyness
the attitude or behavior of one who insincerely courts the amorous attentions of others an Elizabethan comedy in which coquettishness and flirtatious banter are vehicles for humor and plot development

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Noun
  • The three-inch heels that the women wear when performing the dance are visible at the bottom of the skirt—a demure bit of coquetry.
    Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022
  • In other words, the most dizzying and most consequential storyline of Michigan’s offseason — Harbaugh’s coquetry with the Minnesota Vikings notwithstanding — is going to linger a while longer.
    Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 27 July 2022
Noun
  • Make every effort to enjoy the arts, fun flirtations, social outings, sports events and fun activities with kids.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
  • But Logan Lerman’s Jay is so damn charming that even this confrontation turns into further flirtation almost instantly.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Coquettishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coquettishness. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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