Demure
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Reserved and modestly quiet in manner, sometimes with a coy or playful quality.
“She gave a demure smile and lowered her eyes when the crowd applauded.”
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de·mure
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M scores 3 points, demure totals 9 points and hooks to demurely for a useful board extension
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