coying Definition
- 1(archaic) charming or attractive, but in a way that is too sweet or sentimental
- 2(archaic) causing weariness or disgust by being too sweet or sentimental
Using coying: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The coying love letters made her feel uncomfortable.
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The coying melody of the song made him feel nauseous.
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The coying decorations at the party were overwhelming.
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The coying sentimentality of the movie was too much for him.
coying Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for coying
- cloying
- saccharine
- mawkish
- sentimental
- overly sweet
Antonyms for coying
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Summary: coying in Brief
'Coying' [koi-ing] is an archaic adjective that describes something that is charming or attractive, but in a way that is too sweet or sentimental. It can also mean causing weariness or disgust by being too sweet or sentimental. The word is often used to describe love letters, melodies, decorations, or sentimentality in movies.
