demurely

Example Sentences

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“Thank you for being here,” Newsom offered demurely.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

Bragg’s prosecution team immediately objected, and Judge Juan Merchan sustained the objection, but not before Cohen could demurely respond “sounds like something I would do.”

From Slate • May 16, 2024

In the 18th variation of the “Rhapsody,” the work’s aching climax, she began demurely and dreamily before adding muscle.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2023

Later in spring, bloom continues more demurely, when Magnolia wilsonii and M. sieboldii, a couple of Larson’s favorite species, produce fragrant, nodding white flowers with pink to crimson stamens.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022

She shakes her head, blinking demurely at the floor.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen