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
In some ways [toe cleavage] is an artificial seductive glance, an artificial demureness.
Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Vibram: Toe Shoes Are In for Spring! | Misty White Sidell | April 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTSusie Billings, minus her khaki and cartridges, looked the picture of demureness in white muslin and baby-blue ribbons.
The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch | Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman) Porter"He was my first love," said Marjorie, with wicked demureness.
Four Days | Hetty HemenwayDotty thought of Harriet all the afternoon, and walked about the house with a demureness quite unusual.
Dotty Dimple At Home | Sophie MayShe hath demureness and dignity, and suits me better than yon whimsical baggage you are all mad over.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston Churchill
Nellie had a sense of fun—not humor—under her demureness, and she was pleased and amused as he meant her to be.
Southern Hearts | Florence Hull Winterburn
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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