How to use demure in a sentence Characterized by shyness and modesty See examples of demure used in a sentence. What does demure actually mean Modest and reserved in manner or behavior Characterized by or suggestive of reserve or modesty
Behaving well (definition of demure from the cambridge advanced learner's dictionary & thesaurus © cambridge university press) Definition of demure adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Demure (comparative demurer, superlative demurest) (chiefly of a woman) modest, quiet, reserved, or serious Serious she is a demure young lady. Quiet and polite usually used to describe a woman or girl
If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly. Demure is an adjective that means “modest,” “shy,” or “reserved.” it is most commonly applied to women and girls or their clothing, though it can be used to describe people of any gender.
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