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Definition of Demurely
1. Adverb. In a demure manner. "The army girl, tall and demurely pretty, threw a quick side-glance at her"
Definition of Demurely
1. adv. In a demure manner; soberly; gravely; -- now, commonly, with a mere show of gravity or modesty.
Definition of Demurely
1. Adverb. In a demure manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Demurely
1. demure [adv] - See also: demure
Lexicographical Neighbors of Demurely
Literary usage of Demurely
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The English Illustrated Magazine (1907)
"she asked demurely. William glared at him in silence. He had tested the futility
of argument with this opponent before. " Colonel Moberley," continued Olive ..."
2. ... The Native Races: Of the Pacific States by Hubert Howe Bancroft (1886)
"After dark the crowd proceeds with lighted torches to the hut, which is torn
down, disclosing the married pair sitting demurely side by side. ..."
3. Shakespeare's Tragedy of Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare, Israel Gollancz (1896)
"Hark! the drums 30 demurely wake the sleepers. Let us bear him To the court of
guard ; he is of note : our hour Is fully out. Third Sold. ..."
4. The History of the Life of Thomas Ellwood by Thomas Ellwood, Charles George Crump (1900)
"... and looking as , demurely as he could, that the Sheriff might take him for
a / Quaker; at the sight of which my spirit was much stirred. ..."
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