1
: quiet and polite
—usually used to describe a woman or girl
a demure young lady
2
: not attracting or demanding a lot of attention : not showy or flashy
She was wearing a demure gray suit.
the demure charm of the cottage
a demure personality
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“Demure.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/demure. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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