The meaning of demure is reserved or modest in manner If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly. How to use demure in a sentence
Characterized by shyness and modesty Serious she is a demure young lady. See examples of demure used in a sentence.
Modest and reserved in manner or behavior Characterized by or suggestive of reserve or modesty Behaving well (definition of demure from the cambridge advanced learner's dictionary & thesaurus © cambridge university press) Definition of demure adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Demure meaning and definition at its core, demure is an adjective that describes a person—usually a woman—who exhibits modesty, reserve, or shyness in behavior, appearance, or manner. Quiet and polite usually used to describe a woman or girl Not attracting or demanding a lot of attention not showy or flashy