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单词 kittenish
释义

kittenish

adjective

kit·​ten·​ish
ˈkit-nish,
ˈki-tᵊn-ish How to pronounce kittenish (audio)
: resembling a kitten
especially : coyly playful
kittenishly adverb
kittenishness noun

Synonyms

  • coquettish
  • coy
  • demure
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Example Sentences

she couldn't see the point in being kittenish about it and decided to just ask him out
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Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

kittenish

adjective

as in coquettish
affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest she couldn't see the point in being kittenish about it and decided to just ask him out

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • coquettish
  • coy
  • flirtatious
  • demure
  • girlish
  • flirty
  • prudish
  • priggish
  • prim
  • overmodest
  • governessy
  • goody-goody

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • uncoy
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