Definition of COYNESS

coyness

Plural: coynesses

Noun

  • the affectation of being demure in a provocative way
  • The property of being coy.
  • pl. -ES the state of being coy

Origin / Etymology

From coy + -ness.

Synonyms

demureness

Scrabble Score: 12

coyness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
coyness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
coyness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

coyness is a valid Words With Friends word