demure

The definition of demure is shy and modest.

(adjective)

An example of demure is a gorgeous princess who does not realize her beauty and is very humble.

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See demure in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. decorous; modest; reserved
  2. affectedly modest or shy; coy

Origin: ME demur < de- (prob. intens.) + mur < OFr mëur, ripe, mature < L maturus, mature

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See demure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective de·mur·er, de·mur·est
  1. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior.
  2. Affectedly shy, modest, or reserved. See Synonyms at shy1.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , probably from Anglo-Norman (influenced by Old French mur, meur, mature, serious)

Origin: , past participle of demurer, to delay, wait; see demur

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Related Forms:

  • de·mureˈly adverb
  • de·mureˈness noun

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