Word of the Day
: September 15, 2023

\dih-MYOOR\ adjective

What It Means

When describing something observed, such as clothing or an attitude, demure means "not attracting or demanding a lot of attention," making it a synonym of reserved and modest. When used to describe a person—it's usually applied to a girl or woman—it typically means "quiet and polite," but it can also describe someone who puts on a show of false modesty, making it a synonym of coy.

// It's an elegant gown with a demure neckline.

// The girl greeted her parents' dinner party guests with a demure curtsy.

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demure in Context

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