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Definitions

demure

[dih-myoor] / dɪˈmyʊər /
ADJECTIVE
reserved, affected
Synonyms
STRONGEST
prim reticent timid unassuming
WEAK
backward bashful blushing close coy decorous diffident earnest humble modest nice prissy proper prudish retiring sedate serious shy silent skittish sober solemn staid strait-laced unassertive unassured
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bold brave
WEAK
aggressive extroverted outgoing shameless strong

Example Sentences

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Others opt for the registry office and a demure lunch with close friends, and prefer to save their money for a house.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

The garment’s austere black and silver palette projects a demure yet powerful mix of luxury and restraint.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

She’d ask for news of the tenants by name and demure every time he told her they were willing to pay more.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

Trends such as very demure, very mindful have even made their way beyond the internet as Dictionary.com has named demure as its word of the year.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024

I wait, patient, demure, watching his eyes rove all over the contents of my letter.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron