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- [dih-myoo r]
- /dɪˈmyʊər/
- /dɪˈmjʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-myoo r]
- /dɪˈmyʊər/
Definitions of demure word
- adjective demure If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly. 3
- adjective demure Demure clothes do not reveal your body and they give the impression that you are shy and behave correctly. 3
- adjective demure sedate; decorous; reserved 3
- adjective demure affectedly modest or prim; coy 3
- adjective demure decorous; modest; reserved 3
- adjective demure affectedly modest or shy; coy 3
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Origin of demure
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English dem(e)ur(e) well-mannered, grave < Anglo-French demuré, past participle of demurer to demur; perhaps influenced by Old French mur, mëur grave, mature (< Latin matūrus)
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Parts of speech for Demure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj demure
- unassuming — modest; unpretentious.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- reticent — disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.
- prim — formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.
- backward — A backward movement or look is in the direction that your back is facing. Some people use backwards for this meaning.
Antonyms for demure
adj demure
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- shameless — lacking any sense of shame: immodest; audacious.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- outgoing — going out; departing: outgoing trains.
adjective demure
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