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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

Her sweet ballads fooled many into thinking she was fragile and demure.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025

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

The word took off in August after content creator Jools Lebron, posted on TikTok abut her demure work outfit and mindful make-up.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

For a moment he was silent; and then added, in a tone much more guarded and demure,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.