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adjective, -mur·er, -mur·est.
1.
characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
2.
affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English dem(e)ur(e) well-mannered, grave < Anglo-French demuré, past participle of demurer to demur; perhaps influenced by Old French mur, mëur grave, mature (< Latin matūrus)
1350–1400; Middle English dem(e)ur(e) well-mannered, grave < Anglo-French demuré, past participle of demurer to demur; perhaps influenced by Old French mur, mëur grave, mature (< Latin matūrus)
Related forms
de·mure·ly, adverb
de·mure·ness, noun
un·de·mure, adjective
un·de·mure·ly, adverb
un·de·mure·ness, noun
Antonyms
1, 2. indecorous.
1, 2. indecorous.
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Demure
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Example Sentences
- Mentor knows that high-pitched voices are considered sweet and demure.
- The demure bride of yore, the one in the fairy princess gown, has left the altar.
- In the outdoor lounge, surrounded by cabanas, the mood was more demure.
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Word Origin & History
demure
late 14c., from O.Fr. meur "discreet," from L. maturus "mature." The de- in this word is of uncertain meaning.
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