demure

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or suggesting modesty, shy, or coy behavior.

  - "She was demure in her response to the compliment."
  - "The demure young lady blushed at the attention."

• adjective

  Behaving or appearing in a reserved or submissive way.

  - "The demure servant presented herself before the master."
  - "He found her demure demeanor endearing."

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Pronunciation

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2. /dɪˈmjʊɹ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with demure
mere , revere , ture , lure

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Variants

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demure , demurely , demureness , demurenesses , demurer , demurest

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Etymology

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From Old French demurer, meaning 'to stay, remain, or abide'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'demure' has 6 letters.

2. The word 'demure' is often used to describe the behavior of young girls or women.

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Related Concepts

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1. modesty: A quality of not being arrogant or boastful, especially in one's behavior or appearance.

2. shyness: A feeling of awkwardness and self-consciousness, especially when in the presence of other people.

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Quotes

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1. I made a lot of friends at Les Tourelles with whom I have kept in touch over the years. There was one darling little girl, much younger than the rest of us, who was sweet, "demure", and quiet, with beautiful long hair like Alice in Wonderland.

   - Anna Russell,{it}I'm Not Making This Up, You Know{/it},1985

2. So even if you think you've moved past your reputation as The Rebel, two minutes after getting together with your more "demure" sister, you're likely to fall back into that hell-raiser role.

   - Jessica Mehalic,{it}Cosmopolitan{/it},August 2001

3. It looked as though the dress and capelet were one piece. It created a "demure" look, but if you take off the capelet, it's a seductive strapless dress.

   - Elizabeth Hayt,{it}Vogue{/it},December 1999

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Culture

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In literature, 'demure' has been used to describe characters who exhibit modest or submissive behavior. In art, demure women have been portrayed as coy, shy, or reserved, often in contrast to more outgoing or bold characters. In music, the term 'demure' has not been commonly used.

How to Memorize "demure"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a shy, modest person behaving demurely in social situations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'demure' with the image of a coy, shy, or reserved person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'demure' comes from the Old French word meaning 'to stay' or 'remain'.

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