demure
🇺🇸
/dɪˈmjʊr/
🇬🇧
/dɪˈmjʊə(r)/
adjective
R
A person who is quiet and shy, not wanting to attract attention.
She gave a demure smile when asked about her new book.
R
A behavior or action that is quiet and shy.
The teacher appreciated the demure way the students listened to her lecture.
translation
A person who is quiet and shy, not wanting to attract attention.; A behavior or action that is quiet and shy.
Word Forms
Comparative
demurer
Superlative
demurest