adverb
- in a playfully flirtatious or teasing manner; with deliberate charm or allure intended to attract attention or admiration
Usage: often used to describe behavior or speech that is lighthearted and mildly seductive
Examples
- She smiled coquettishly over her shoulder as she walked away.
- He spoke coquettishly, using flattery and wit to charm his audience.
- The actress tilted her head coquettishly, playing up her character's charm.
- She batted her eyelashes coquettishly at the stranger across the room.
- He coquettishly avoided answering the direct question, preferring to deflect with humor.
- The character in the novel laughed coquettishly, enjoying the attention she received.