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Behaving well (definition of demure from the cambridge advanced learner's dictionary & thesaurus © cambridge university press) Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. How to use demure in a sentence.
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Quiet and polite usually used to describe a woman or girl; See examples of demure used in a sentence. A demure person can be described as polite and a little shy.
“demure” is an adjective that means “modest,” “shy,” or “reserved” (e.g., maeve, who is demure in daily life, transforms on stage).
Not attracting or demanding a lot of attention not showy or flashy Modest and reserved in manner or behavior. Characterized by shyness and modesty; 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.
Definition of demure adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. The meaning of demure is reserved or modest in manner. Characterized by or suggestive of reserve or modesty: A demure outfit is a modest one — think high neckline and low hem.
