The meaning of demure is reserved or modest in manner Demure is an adjective that means “modest,” “shy,” or “reserved.” it is most commonly applied to women and girls or their clothing, though it can be used to describe people of any gender. How to use demure in a sentence
Characterized by shyness and modesty 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. 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 (comparative demurer, superlative demurest) (chiefly of a woman) modest, quiet, reserved, or serious Serious she is a demure young lady. Quiet and polite usually used to describe a woman or girl
