demure

adjective
UK: /dɪˈmjʊər/
US: /dɪˈmjʊr/

  1. Quiet and well-behaved, often in a way that is not natural or sincere.

    1. She gave a demure smile to her teacher.
    2. Despite her outgoing nature, she adopted a demure pose for the photograph.

  2. Modest and reserved in manner or behavior, suggesting shyness or propriety.

    1. Her demure dress was appropriate for the church service.
    2. The actress played the role of a demure young woman with quiet grace and elegance.

Synonyms

reserved reticent shy coy modest

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "demure" in English means: Quiet and well-behaved, often in a way that is not natural or sincere., Modest and reserved in manner or behavior, suggesting shyness or propriety..

The phonetic transcription of "demure" is /dɪˈmjʊər/ in British English and /dɪˈmjʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "demure": reserved, reticent, shy, coy, modest.

Example usage of "demure": "She gave a demure smile to her teacher.". More examples on the page.