Often the Victorian women appeared demure, with their eyes cast down, their knees held tightly together and their hands folded neatly on their laps, as a way to project their innocence.
she gave him a demure smile
On the wall was a painting of a demure Victorian girl. Although she was demure in public, she was wildly outgoing at private parties.
Despite her demure appearance, she is a competitive speed skater, always ready for a challenge on ice.
Demure means shy or coy. Modest is a similar word to demure. "The shy girl demurely sat in the back of the class, hoping to not get noticed."
The aristocratic young lady was very demure and sophisticated, and acted very politely at the luncheon.
Jackie Kennedy was a beautiful first lady who was known for her understated , demure sense of style.
The part of speech for the word "demure" is an adjective. It is used to describe someone who is modest, reserved, or shy in demeanor.
Silent or serene.
Bashful, demure, modest, timid
emu - demure
Studying psychology helps people understand human behavior and emotions.
Humble, unassuming, shy, demure, quiet