Associations to the word «Demure»
Noun
Wiktionary
DEMURE, adjective. Quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.
DEMURE, adjective. Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.
DEMURE, verb. (obsolete) To look demurely.
Dictionary definition
DEMURE, adjective. Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.
Wise words
Men govern nothing with more difficulty than their tongues,
and can moderate their desires more than their words.