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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024de•mure /dɪˈmyʊr/USA pronunciation adj., -mur•er, -mur•est. - characterized by shyness and modesty:a demure smile.
de•mure•ly, adv. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024de•mure (di myŏŏr′),USA pronunciation adj., -mur•er, -mur•est. - characterized by shyness and modesty;
reserved. - affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.
- Latin matūrus)
- Anglo-French demuré, past participle of demurer to demur; perh. influenced by Old French mur, mëur grave, mature (
- Middle English dem(e)ur(e) well-mannered, grave 1350–1400
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged retiring. See modest.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged indecorous.
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