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demure - Dictionary definition and meaning for demure

DEMURE

  • (adj.) affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

    synonyms : coy , overmodest

    He fell for her coy mannerisms. -added by naila_inlas

    She was wearing a demure gray suit -added by nithi

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Mnemonics for demure

  • (Tag: ) demur is the one who objects; demure is who doest not object, who is reserved and shy

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  • (Tag: confusing words) Demure(adjective) is for a shy or modest person Demur (verb) is to voice opposition..[which in a sense is not something a shy person will do] Adding 'e' makes question raising person shy and modest.

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  • (Tag: ) since you have objected demi moore's proposal she is demure

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  • (Tag: ) demure sounds like deMUTE, and everyone knows that when something is on mute, words are difficult to come out! =D

    added by Kamali    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: Hindi) DE + MU + RE = thoda sharam kar aur duusron ke kaamon me MUh mat DE RE

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  • (Tag: ) First thing that comes in mind on reading this is Demi Moore. Demure stands for everything that Demi Moore is not , reserved modest and shy. So remember Demure as opposite of Demi Moore

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  • (Tag: ) You demur at demure woman

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  • (Tag: ) demure -> de + m(u)(a)re from "mare" (dead) you can relate it to grave.

    added by cp.jethani    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: ) demure = de(the) + mu (manchester united) + r(are) + e (energetic not arrogant).

    added by shaktipada    editEdit Mnemonic

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  • (Tag: reserved) demure rhymes with sure if one is sure of theirself they are opposite of demure

    added by camillelandonriley    editEdit Mnemonic

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