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Word: Demure
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘sober, serious, reserved’): perhaps from Old French demoure, past participle of demourer ‘remain’ (see demur); influenced by Old French mur ‘grave’, from Latin maturus ‘ripe or mature’. The sense ‘reserved, shy’ dates from the late 17th century
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈmjʊə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈmjɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman)
Short Definition:reserved and shy
Examples:- a demure young lady
- Antonia was pensive and demure
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