demure

Example Sentences

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“He was unassuming and demure, which I appreciate, yet he burned with a contrarian courage that led him to row against the tide.”

From New York Times

In gold jewelry and luxe-looking riffs on traditional businesslike silhouettes like the suit, cardigan and turtleneck sweater, her hair loose and makeup modest, Paltrow has effectively split the difference between demure propriety and power glam.

From Washington Post

For the first hour or so into his night, his camera picked up pretty but rather demure purple hues in the sky, which appeared just as a white haze to the naked eye.

From Washington Post

Brands like William Morris and Howell & Brothers produced wallpapers that were naturalistic and demure, featuring botanical and floral patterns.

From Seattle Times

This time she dressed in a demure white shirt and black buttoned-up skirt suit, with her hair clipped back.

From BBC