I watched the move "Meet Joe Black", Susan said "How come a man as attractive, intelligent, well-spoken, diffident in the most seductive way, and yet powerful, is all alone in this world?", I know "diffident" means "timid", but what is "diffident in the most seductive way"?
Thanks in advance.
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The man in question is reserved in manner, or shy if you like. And that particular behaviour is appealing to Susan.
— Zerox
The man in question is reserved in manner, or shy if you like.
And that particular behaviour is appealing to Susan.
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