SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
demure
adjective
Quiet, reserved, and modest in manner.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Quiet and modest
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Return to topDemure can be sincere or affected depending on context; it does not automatically imply coyness.
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See demure in use
Her demure manner contrasted with the exuberance of her paintings.
Lina's demure manner was quiet and modest; she accepted a compliment softly and directed attention toward the other volunteers.
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