Not demonstrative; shyly reserved or retiring. Of a person. Displaying modest backwardness or shyness (sometimes with emphasis on the…

Shy, coy, (affectedly) modest; reserved. Obsolete.

Having a coy appearance.

transferred. Of persons, esp. women. Hence: shy, coy, disdainful, proud.

Somewhat coy.

Inclined to show coyness or reserve.

Resembling a maiden, characteristic of a maiden, esp. with connotations of naivety or prudery.

= maidenish, adj.