英语词汇“demure”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

demure

(dɪmjʊəʳ )

1. adjective

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. [approval]

She's very demure and sweet.

Synonyms: shy, reserved, modest, retiring

demurely adverb [usually ADVERB with verb]

She smiled demurely.

2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]

Demure clothes do not reveal your body and they give the impression that you are shy and behave correctly. [written]

...a demure high-necked white blouse.

demurely adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after verb]

She was demurely dressed in a black woollen suit.

单词	demure
释义	demure (dɪmjʊəʳ ) 1. adjective 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. [approval] She's very demure and sweet. Synonyms: shy, reserved, modest, retiring demurely adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] She smiled demurely. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Demure clothes do not reveal your body and they give the impression that you are shy and behave correctly. [written] ...a demure high-necked white blouse. demurely adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after verb] She was demurely dressed in a black woollen suit.
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