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Meanings of demure in English
Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.
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Usage of demure in English
1
The clear gray eyes-quite demure-glancedin toward the shadows of the trees.
2
The previous Peugeot 2008 was demure almost to the point of invisibility.
3
That in itself completely changed the appearance of the usually demure Josie.
4
Ned was standing in the barn-yard, the very picture of demure innocence.
5
Looking very demure, the men made some rejoinder; and he went on.
6
Nevertheless, she was very demure and very much the lady in appearance.
7
The gorgeous being entered, and found three demure ladies rapt in newspapers.
8
Constance and I laughed; my mother, as usual, looking demure and dignified.
9
Jacenko changed into a more demure outfit for her husband's court appearance.
10
Gone were all the demure resolutions, the memory of faith or unfaith.
11
Maurice, however, found consolation in the demure French maid who served them.
12
They all slapped their sides at her demure reply and laughed maniacally.
13
He descended from his desk and went in, swelling with demure complacency.
14
Hildegard submitted with demure listlessness, and soon re-appeared in her walking costume.
15
A candle and bouquet of wildflowers finish off the demure table setting.
16
As grand corporate gestures go, it does its best to be demure.
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Demure across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common