Definition

coquettishness

noun
  1. the quality or behavior of flirting playfully or lightheartedly, especially to attract attention or admiration
  2. Usage: typically used to describe behavior that is playful rather than serious or sincere
  3. an affected or exaggerated display of charm or attractiveness intended to impress others
  4. Usage: often carries a slightly negative connotation of insincerity or superficiality

Examples

  • Her coquettishness was evident in the way she smiled and batted her eyelashes at every compliment.
  • The character's coquettishness masked a deeper insecurity beneath her charming exterior.
  • He found her coquettishness amusing rather than annoying.
  • The actress's coquettishness in the film felt forced and unconvincing.
  • Her coquettishness was a deliberate strategy to win favor at the social gathering.
  • The novel's protagonist used coquettishness as a tool to navigate the rigid social conventions of her time.

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