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- [dih-myoo r]
- /dɪˈmyʊər/
- /dɪˈmjʊər/
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- [dih-myoo r]
- /dɪˈmyʊər/
Definitions of demurely word
- adjective demurely characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved. 1
- adjective demurely affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate. 1
- noun demurely In a demure manner. 1
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Origin of demurely
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 Demurely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
demurely 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.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
demurely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demurely
adv demurely
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- simply — in a simple manner; clearly and easily.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- purely — entirely; completely.
adverb demurely
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- sedately — calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement: a sedate party; a sedate horse.
- decorously — characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
- reservedly — kept or set apart for some particular use or purpose.
- bashfully — In a bashful manner.
Antonyms for demurely
adv demurely
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
- immodestly — not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
- pretentiously — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
adverb demurely
- pertly — boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
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