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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-myoo r]
- /dɪˈmyʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-myoo r]
- /dɪˈmyʊər/
Definitions of demureness word
- adjective demureness characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved. 1
- adjective demureness affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate. 1
- noun demureness The state or quality of being demure. 1
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Origin of demureness
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 Demureness
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demureness 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 62% 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.
demureness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for demureness
noun demureness
- humbleness — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- self-effacement — the act or fact of keeping oneself in the background, as in humility.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- reticence — the state of being reticent, or reserved, especially with regard to speaking freely; restraint: His natural reticence seemed to disappear under the influence of alcohol.
- coyness — artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
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