demure
adjective
characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
demurely
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a word derived from
demure.
Example Sentences
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“Thank you for being here,” Newsom offered demurely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
Bragg’s prosecution team immediately objected, and Judge Juan Merchan sustained the objection, but not before Cohen could demurely respond “sounds like something I would do.”
From Slate ● May 16, 2024
Minutes into “The Confessions,” a new production by the British playwright and director Alexander Zeldin, the main character, Alice, says demurely, “See, I’m not interesting. I have nothing of interest to tell.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
Later in spring, bloom continues more demurely, when Magnolia wilsonii and M. sieboldii, a couple of Larson’s favorite species, produce fragrant, nodding white flowers with pink to crimson stamens.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2022
“We have guests,” she said demurely, patting her hair.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
