demure
[ dih-myoor ]
/ dɪˈmyʊər /
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adjective, de·mur·er, de·mur·est.
characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.
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Origin of demure
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English dem(e)ur(e) “well-mannered, grave,” from Anglo-French demuré, past participle of demurer “to demur”; perhaps influenced by Old French mur, mëur “grave, mature” (from Latin matūrus); see origin at demur
synonym study for demure
1. See modest.
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British Dictionary definitions for demure
demure
/ (dɪˈmjʊə) /
adjective
sedate; decorous; reserved
affectedly modest or prim; coy
Derived forms of demure
demurely, adverbdemureness, nounWord Origin for demure
C14: perhaps from Old French demorer to delay, linger; perhaps influenced by meur ripe, mature
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