demure
UK/di'mjuә/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Quiet, modest, and reserved; or affectedly shy and serious in a playful way.
端庄娴静的；假装害羞的，故作正经的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdemureother
=demure
Common Collocations
- 1.demure manner端庄的举止
- 2.demure woman娴静的女性
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her demure manner made her seem reserved and mysteriously elegant.
- 2.
The demure young woman spoke softly and rarely displayed emotion.