ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Coquettish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Coquettish is an adjective meaning Of, being, or characteristic of a young, flirtatious girl.

Meaning

Of, being, or characteristic of a young, flirtatious girl.

Example Sentences

When Prince Andrew arrived at the house that evening, Maxwell was more coquettish than usual.
'Is there that about me that should affright a man? Then surely are men changed from what they used to be!' And with a little coquettish movement she turned herself, and held up one arm, so as to show all her loveliness and the rich hair of raven blackness that streamed in soft ripples down her snowy robes, almost to her sandalled feet.

Synonyms for coquettish

Depending on context, synonyms include flirtatious, sexy.

Antonyms for coquettish

Common opposites include uncoquettish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include flirtatious, sexy, flirtish, girllike, little-girlish, schoolgirlish.

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