Definition of Demure

1. Adjective. Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.

Exact synonyms: Coy, Overmodest
Similar to: Modest
Derivative terms: Coyness, Demureness, Demureness

Definition of Demure

1. a. Of sober or serious mien; composed and decorous in bearing; of modest look; staid; grave.

2. v. i. To look demurely.

Definition of Demure

1. shy and modest [adj -MURER, -MUREST] : DEMURELY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demure

dempsters
dempt
demrep
demucosation
demulcent
demulcent
demulcents
Demulen
demulsified
demulsifies
demulsify
demulsifying
demultiplexer
demultiplexers
demur
demure (current term)
demured
demurely
demureness
demurenesses
demurer
demures
demurest
demuring
demurrage
demurrages
demurral
demurrals
demurred
demurrer

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