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What part of speech is coy?

"Coy" can be both an adjective and an adverb.

As an adjective: It describes someone or something that is shy or reserved in a way that is intended to be alluring or attractive. For example:

* "She gave him a coy smile."

As an adverb: It describes a verb and indicates that something is done in a shy or reserved way. For example:

* "She smiled coyly at him."

The context of the sentence will determine which part of speech "coy" is.

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