coquette

/kɒˈket/ (bre, ipa) · /kəʊˈket/ (ame, ipa) · /kō-ˈket/ (ame, mw)

coquette — noun

  • coquettesingular
  • coquettesplural

1. a woman who keeps romantic attention on herself by flirting playfully, without i

1.名詞C2
釋義

a woman who keeps romantic attention on herself by flirting playfully, without intending a serious relationship.

例句

At the dance, Élise played the coquette and ignored every serious question.

play the coquette — social performance

Devika's friends called her a coquette because she kept three admirers waiting by the phone.

同義詞
  • flirt

    more neutral and common; can describe lighter or less calculated behaviour

  • tease

    broader and more playful; not always focused on romantic attention

  • temptress

    stronger and more sexual, with a darker or more dramatic tone

反義詞
  • wallflower

    someone shy or socially quiet, rather than seeking romantic attention

用法筆記

Usually literary or old-fashioned, and often slightly critical. It suggests repeated playful flirtation for attention rather than sincere romantic interest.

常見錯誤

❌Nina is very coquette at parties.
✅Nina is a coquette at parties.
💡'coquette' is a noun, not an adjective; use 'coquettish' for the adjective.
❌Lena smiled once, so everyone called her a coquette.
✅Lena was called a coquette because she kept encouraging admirers she did not truly like.
💡'coquette' suggests a repeated pattern of attention-seeking, not one friendly act.