Definitions

demure

[dih-myoor] / dɪˈmyʊər /

ADJECTIVE

reserved, affected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

prim reticent timid unassuming

WEAK

backward bashful blushing close coy decorous diffident earnest humble modest nice prissy proper prudish retiring sedate serious shy silent skittish sober solemn staid strait-laced unassertive unassured

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold brave

WEAK

aggressive extroverted outgoing shameless strong

Example Sentences

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Others opt for the registry office and a demure lunch with close friends, and prefer to save their money for a house.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

She’d ask for news of the tenants by name and demure every time he told her they were willing to pay more.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024

Another internet phenomenon has inspired the Dictionary.com word of the year which is demure.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

It's very mindful and very demure, one might say using TikTok verbiage.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

For a moment he was silent; and then added, in a tone much more guarded and demure,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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