1. in a shy or modest way, especially in a way that is intended to be attractive or charming

Examples

• She smiled coyly when he complimented her dress.
• The child hid coyly behind her mother’s skirt.
• He coyly avoided answering the direct question.
• She glanced coyly at him from across the room.
• The actress coyly deflected questions about her personal life.
• She coyly tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.