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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

Mnemonics for demure

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