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demure

adjective as in reserved, affected

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Following “the Sydney Cherkov way,” she wears a lilac blouse that telegraphs meek, demure energy.

Actually, that was the same day I shot that “demure” TikTok.

Her sweet ballads fooled many into thinking she was fragile and demure.

The garment’s austere black and silver palette projects a demure yet powerful mix of luxury and restraint.

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

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