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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