demurely

Example Sentences

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Bragg’s prosecution team immediately objected, and Judge Juan Merchan sustained the objection, but not before Cohen could demurely respond “sounds like something I would do.”

From Slate • May 16, 2024

Later in spring, bloom continues more demurely, when Magnolia wilsonii and M. sieboldii, a couple of Larson’s favorite species, produce fragrant, nodding white flowers with pink to crimson stamens.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022

But she saw an intelligence in Kennedy that matched her own, and she was, demurely but fiercely, ambitious for him.

From Washington Post • Sep. 24, 2020

Silvia Gallerano sits on a high stool, her legs demurely crossed high as she addresses the audience with a hand-held microphone.

From New York Times • Aug. 21, 2020

She giggles too, and brings a hand demurely to her mouth.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen