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
Nab this charming bag, which comes in all sorts of coquettish florals and prints that flawlessly fit the aesthetic.
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Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
The new 14-track collection ballasts her familiar dreamy, coquettish sound with vulnerability and anguish.
—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
Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
The new 14-track collection ballasts her familiar dreamy, coquettish sound with vulnerability and anguish.
—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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Mousse is elusive, coy and even mysterious.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Maybe the aliens are coy and want to stay hidden.—
Matthew Hutson,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Getty portrayed the cantankerous but charming matriarch Sophia Petrillo, the mother of Arthur's character, and McClanahan played the flirtatious Southern belle Blanche.—
Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Mendoza began sending her flirtatious text messages.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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