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modest vs coy

coy vs modest

modest and coy both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
modest No Yes No No
coy No Yes No No
modest (adjective) coy (adjective)
not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures
low or inferior in station or quality
relatively moderate, limited, or small
not large but sufficient in size or amount
free from pomp or affectation
Difference between modest and coy

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