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demure

[ dih-myoor ]

adjective

demurer, demurest.
  1. characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.

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  2. affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.

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demure

/ »åɪˈ³¾ÂáÊŠÉ™ /

adjective

  1. sedate; decorous; reserved
  2. affectedly modest or prim; coy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • »å±ðˈ³¾³Ü°ù±ð²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
  • »å±ðˈ³¾³Ü°ù±ð±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å±ð·³¾³Ü°ù±ðl²â adverb
  • »å±ð·³¾³Ü°ù±ðn±ð²õ²õ noun
  • ³Ü²Ôd±ð·³¾³Ü°ù±ð adjective
  • un»å±ð·³¾³Ü°ù±ðl²â adverb
  • un»å±ð·³¾³Ü°ù±ðn±ð²õ²õ noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of demure1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English dem(e)ur(e) “well-mannered, grave,†from Anglo-French »å±ð³¾³Ü°ùé, past participle of demurer “to demurâ€; perhaps influenced by Old French mur, mëur “grave, mature†(from Latin ³¾²¹³ÙÅ«°ù³Ü²õ ); demur
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of demure1

C14: perhaps from Old French demorer to delay, linger; perhaps influenced by meur ripe, mature
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Synonym Study

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

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

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

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