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Definition of demureness in English English dictionary: {n} gravity, affected modest, purity; the affectation of being demure in a provocative way; The state or quality of being demure; the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum; {i} reservedness; modesty; composedness, soberness; The state of being demure; gravity; the show of gravity or modesty
demure: Quiet, modest, reserved, or serious
She is a demure young lady.
demure: {a} very grave, affectedly modest, prim
demure: {v} to put on an affected modestly
demure: Demure clothes do not reveal your body and they give the impression that you are shy and behave correctly. a demure high-necked white blouse. + demurely de·mure·ly She was demurely dressed in a black woollen suit
demure: approval 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. She's very demure and sweet + demurely de·mure·ly She smiled demurely
demure: To look demurely
demure: Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity
demure: Quiet, modest, reserved or serious
demure: affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
demure: {s} calm, serious; modest, shy
demure: Of sober or serious mien; composed and decorous in bearing; of modest look; staid; grave

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