demure
/dɪˈmjʊr/
adjective
- Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner or appearance.
- The young artist was known for her demure personality, rarely seeking attention.
- She gave a demure smile and looked down at her shoes.
- His demure outfit contrasted sharply with the flashy clothes of his friends.
- Pretending to be shy or modest in a playful or teasing way.
- With a demure expression, he pretended not to know the answer.
- She cast a demure glance at him from behind her fan.
- The actress adopted a demure pose for the camera, then burst out laughing.
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