Antonyms of adj coy

3 senses of coy

Sense 1
coy, demure, overmodest -- (affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way)

INDIRECT (VIA modest) -> immodest -- (offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance)

Sense 2
coy -- (showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions")

INDIRECT (VIA indefinite) -> definite -- (precise; explicit and clearly defined; "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance")

Sense 3
coy -- (modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled")

INDIRECT (VIA timid) -> bold -- (fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure")

Similarity of adj coy

3 senses of coy

Sense 1
coy, demure, overmodest -- (affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way)
       => modest (vs. immodest) -- (not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance)

Sense 2
coy -- (showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions")
       => indefinite (vs. definite) -- (vague or not clearly defined or stated; "must you be so indefinite?"; "amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges"; "he would not answer so indefinite a proposal")

Sense 3
coy -- (modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled")
       => timid (vs. bold) -- (showing fear and lack of confidence)

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