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adjective
- 1. reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman): "a demure young lady"
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DEMURE definition: 1. (especially of women) quiet and well behaved: 2. (especially of women) quiet and well behaved…. Learn more.
Demure is a word you don't hear a lot these days, but it used to be a huge compliment for a woman or a girl, for them to be considered shy and quiet and modest. The word demure comes from an French term that means "sober, grave, or serious."
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.
The meaning of DEMURE is reserved, modest. How to use demure in a sentence. Did you know?
Definition of demure adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly.
Define demure. demure synonyms, demure pronunciation, demure translation, English dictionary definition of demure. shy; modest; reserved; retiring Not to be confused with: demur – to make objection, esp. on the grounds of scruples; take exception; hesitation Abused,...
DEMURE meaning: 1 : quiet and polite usually used to describe a woman or girl; 2 : not attracting or demanding a lot of attention not showy or flashy
What does the word demure mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word demure, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.
DEMURE definition: If a young woman is demure, she is quiet and shy.. Learn more.
