Demure: meaning, definitions and examples

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demure

 

[ dษชหˆmjสŠษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Reserved, modest, and shy. Demure individuals tend to avoid drawing attention to themselves and are often seen as quiet and unassuming.

Synonyms

bashful, modest, reserved, shy

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her demure demeanor in social settings.
  • The demure girl blushed when complimented on her outfit.
Context #2 | Adjective

fashion

Characterized by a modest or reserved appearance, often referring to clothing that is not revealing or attention-seeking.

Synonyms

modest, prim, subtle, understated

Examples of usage

  • She chose a demure dress for the formal event.
  • The actress looked demure in her elegant gown.

Translations

Translations of the word "demure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น modesta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‹เคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bescheiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemalu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะพะผะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skromna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽงใˆใ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท modeste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ modesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผtevazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒธ์†ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชูˆุงุถุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skromnรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skromnรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐฆ่™š็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skromna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณgvรฆr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัะปัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mkinli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ modesta

Etymology

The word 'demure' has its origins in late Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'de(m)ur', meaning 'gloomy' or 'sad'. Over time, the meaning shifted to convey modesty and reserve in behavior or appearance. The term has been used to describe individuals who exhibit a quiet, unassuming demeanor in various contexts, from social interactions to fashion choices.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,606, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.