Coquettish

Pronunciation: /kəˈketɪʃ/

Definitions of coquettish

adjective A term used to describe a person who flirts or behaves in a flirtatious manner.

Example Sentences

A1 She gave him a coquettish smile.

A2 The coquettish behavior of the young woman caught his attention.

B1 Her coquettish mannerisms made it difficult for him to resist her charm.

B2 The actress played the role of a coquettish character in the movie.

C1 Despite her coquettish ways, she was a shrewd businesswoman.

C2 The coquettish flirtation between the two characters added tension to the scene.

Examples of coquettish in a Sentence

formal She maintained a coquettish demeanor during the business meeting.

informal She was being a bit coquettish with him at the party last night.

slang She's always so coquettish when she's trying to get her way.

figurative The way the sunlight danced on the water had a coquettish quality to it.

Grammatical Forms of coquettish

• past tense: coquetted
• plural: coquettishs
• comparative: more coquettish
• superlative: most coquettish
• present tense: coquetting
• future tense: will coquettish
• perfect tense: has coquetted
• continuous tense: is coquetting
• singular: coquettish
• positive degree: coquettish
• infinitive: to coquet
• gerund: coquetting
• participle: coquetted

Origin and Evolution of coquettish

First Known Use: 1656 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'coquettish' originated from the French word 'coquet', meaning flirtatious or charming.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a woman who is flirtatious or teasing in a playful manner, the word 'coquettish' has evolved to also encompass behaviors or actions that are meant to attract attention or admiration in a lighthearted way.