How Do You Spell COQUETTISHLY?

Pronunciation: [kəkˈɛtɪʃli] (IPA)

Coquettishly (/kɒˈketɪʃli/) is an adverb derived from the noun coquette, which means a woman who flirts for amusement or to gain affection. The word is spelled with two T's and two S's, reflecting the pronunciation of the sounds in the word. The first syllable, /kɒ/, is pronounced like the word "cot," while the second syllable /ket/ rhymes with "bet." The ending -ishly (/ɪʃli/) indicates that an action is done in a certain manner, in this case, with coquetry or flirtatiousness.

COQUETTISHLY Meaning and Definition

1. Coquettishly is an adverb that describes the behavior or manner of someone who engages in flirtatious or teasing behavior, especially with the intention of attracting attention or admiration. It is derived from the noun coquette, which refers to a woman who flirts or seeks to attract attention through playful behavior.

   A person who acts coquettishly displays traits of charm, playfulness, and flirtation. They often use their body language, gestures, and speech in a manner that is alluring, seductive, or suggestive. This behavior is typically done deliberately to generate curiosity, interest, or desire in others. When acting coquettishly, individuals may employ subtle teasing or provocative words, coy smiles, or coquettish glances to captivate others.

   The term coquettishly can also be used to describe the style or appearance of someone or something that is intentionally playful, flirtatious, or seductive. For example, a dress or outfit that is designed to highlight certain features of the body in an alluring way could be described as coquettish. Similarly, a soft, sweet voice used with playful or teasing intonations may be considered coquettish.

   Although often associated with feminine behavior, both men and women can exhibit coquettish behavior. However, the term is more frequently used to describe women because of its historical usage to label women who engage in teasing or seductive behavior for attention or amusement.

Common Misspellings for COQUETTISHLY

• coquetishly
• xoquettishly
• voquettishly
• foquettishly
• doquettishly
• ciquettishly
• ckquettishly
• clquettishly
• cpquettishly
• c0quettishly
• c9quettishly
• co1uettishly
• co2uettishly
• cowuettishly
• coauettishly
• coqyettishly
• coqhettishly
• coqjettishly
• coquettishlly
• coquettishlyy
• Coquittishly

Etymology of COQUETTISHLY

The word coquettishly is derived from the noun coquette, which originates from the French word coquet, meaning flirtatious. The French term likely comes from the Old French word coq, meaning rooster or cock, which is associated with the notion of gallantry or teasing behavior. The suffix -ish is then added to coquette to form the adverb coquettishly, meaning in a flirtatious or teasing manner.

Similar spelling word for COQUETTISHLY

• coquettish.