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coy

/kɔɪ/

Meanings
verb
To caress, pet; to coax, entice.

Examples :

"She tried to coy the cat with gentle strokes under its chin, hoping it would finally come inside. "
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Related Words

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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hesitating verb

/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/

To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.

"He hesitated whether to accept the offer or not; men often hesitate in forming a judgment."

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reluctant adjective

/ɹɪˈlʌktənt/

Opposing; offering resistance (to).

"The student was reluctant to participate in the class discussion, offering resistance to speaking up. "

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sensitive noun

/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive.

"My sister has a sensitivity to subtle changes in the weather; she can feel an approaching storm hours before anyone else notices. "

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flirtatious adjective

/flɚˈteɪʃəs/

Of or pertaining to flirtation.

"My sister's flirtatious remarks made the other students laugh during the presentation. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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insincere adjective

/ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/ /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪər/

Not genuinely meaning what has been expressed; not sincere; artificial.

"Her compliment about my presentation felt insincere because she hadn't even looked up from her phone the entire time I was speaking. "

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customers noun

/ˈkʌstəməz/ /ˈkʌstəmɚz/

A patron, a client; one who purchases or receives a product or service from a business or merchant, or intends to do so.

"Every person who passes by is a potential customer."

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attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

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questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

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pretended verb

/pɹɪˈtɛndɪd/

To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

"The child pretended to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "

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pretending verb

/prɪˈtɛndɪŋ/ /priˈtɛndɪŋ/

To claim, to allege, especially when falsely or as a form of deliberate deception.

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "