demurely

/dɪˈmjʊrli/
adverb
  1. In a quiet, modest, and reserved manner.
    • She sat demurely with her hands folded in her lap.
    • The child demurely waited for her turn to speak.
    • He demurely accepted the compliment without saying a word.
  2. In a way that pretends to be shy or modest, often playfully.
    • She demurely lowered her eyes, though she was clearly amused.
    • He demurely shrugged, pretending the award meant nothing to him.
    • The cat demurely blinked at the camera, then pounced on a toy.
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