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demure
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affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest<the previously demure maiden began making some surprisingly shocking remarks>— see coy 1
2
not comfortable around people<hesitant and demure, she hardly spoke a word at the banquet table>— see shy 2
3
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness<wore a very demure outfit to the interview for the job at the churchʼs headquarters>— see humble 1
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