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demurely

Meanings

  • having or showing a modest and shy behavior

    - "She always behaved demurely during formal events."
    - "Despite his fame, he remained demurely humble."
Rhymes
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demurely , furtherly , maturely , quietly , tactfully , vigilantly
Homophones
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  1. demurely () : having or showing a modest and shy behavior

Variants
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demure , demurely , demureness , demurenesses , demurer , demurest
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{"term"=>"demurely", "form"=>"adverb"}

Etymology
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from Old French demure, 'silent, still, obedient'

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  1. modesty: A quality of being modest, humble, and unassuming. This quality is often associated with virtue, decency, and good manners.

  2. grace: A charming and attractive quality of elegance, refinement, and poise. This quality is often associated with beauty, harmony, and good taste.

  3. poise: A stable and balanced quality of grace, self-confidence, and control. This quality is often associated with courage, resilience, and a strong sense of self.

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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In many cultures, demurely behavior is highly valued, especially for women. This behavior is often associated with grace, elegance, and poise.

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