demure
characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.
Origin of demure
1synonym study For demure
Other words for demure
Opposites for demure
Other words from demure
- de·mure·ly, adverb
- de·mure·ness, noun
- un·de·mure, adjective
- un·de·mure·ly, adverb
- un·de·mure·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with demure
- demur, demure
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How to use demure in a sentence
Bronson’s demure daughter Pearl transforms into a high school belle, landing the role of Maria in the class production of “West Side Story.”
David Duchovny wants to be taken seriously as a novelist. His new book makes a good case. | Mark Athitakis | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostDemurely they poured drinks and politely tried to speak English.
Gliedman was able to step away from the bench with her hands folded demurely before her.
‘Bomb Mom’ Morgan Gliedman Arraigned in Manhattan Court | Michael Daly | January 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDiallo sits quietly, almost demurely on a bench in the hall near the service entrance of the hotel.
DSK’s Immunity Claim Rejected: Nafissatou Diallo Will Have Her Day in Court | Christopher Dickey | May 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTHer hands, clutching a pair of red gloves, lay demurely folded in her lap.
Now that she has retired as CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, she can demurely admit “sometimes we pushed the envelope.”
Well,” considered Amy demurely, “I suppose the boys might have known better what to do.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret Penrose“You will have to ask some scientist who has gone into the matter more deeply than I have,” Jessie said demurely.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseIn this softened mood she asked him demurely, would he take a friend's advice.
When the service is finished they rise, remove their white head-coverings, and return demurely to their quaint little homes.
Belgium | George W. T. (George William Thomson) OmondThen he invited her to go to the play, and when she refused demurely, he chuckled with delight.
Happy House | Betsey Riddle, Freifrau von Hutten zum Stolzenberg
British Dictionary definitions for demure
/ (dɪˈmjʊə) /
sedate; decorous; reserved
affectedly modest or prim; coy
Origin of demure
1Derived forms of demure
- demurely, adverb
- demureness, noun
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