There were grace, seduction, mystery, and coquetry in her face and in all her movements.
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Coquetry
/ˈkɒkɪtɹi/
Synonyms for "coquetry" (42 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (9)
Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (12)
Related words (21)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: flirtation, dalliance, amorous looks, come hither look, come-hither look.
- Sentence evidence is available for coquetry, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "coquetry".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "coquetry"
Keep "coquetry" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "coquetry" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "coquetry", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "coquetry" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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4 entriesCollocations
5 entriescoquetry in literaturecoy coquetryromantic coquetrytheatrical coquetryvisual coquetry
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
With a lover […] her sensibility will naturally lead her to endeavour to excite emotion, not to gratify her vanity, but her heart. This I do not allow to be coquetry, it is the artless impulse of nature […]
Source: wiktionary
The little coquetries, which are as natural to a gay young girl as her laughter, were all in full play, and had she gone no further no harm would have been done.
Source: wiktionary
The mischievous pleasure of her coquetries was forgotten, and in a rush of glad confidence she felt a woman's pride in him.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "coquetry"?
Closest matches include flirtation, dalliance, amorous looks, come hither look, come-hither look.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "coquetry"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.