单词 | demureness |
释义 | demureness (once / 39796 pages) n WORD FAMILY demureness: demurenesses+/demure: demurely, demureness, demurer, demurest USAGE EXAMPLESThis demureness has long been a trademark of Canadian identity — or at least that's how many Canadians see it. Washington Post(Jul 01, 2016) As Ms. Andreas has matured, she has largely forsworn the demureness of her ingénue days. New York Times(Nov 19, 2014) But the reason for sitting like a twining vine might not be feminine demureness. New York Times(Sep 14, 2012) 1n the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum Hyper modesty, reserve formality and propriety of manner 2n the affectation of being demure in a provocative way Syn|Hyper coyness affectedness the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others) |
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