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demureness

noun

Definition of demurenessnext
as in meekness
the absence of any feelings of being better than others her excessive demureness will be to her disadvantage if she wants a career in show business

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  1. meekness
  2. humility
  3. modesty
  4. humbleness
Noun
  • The third revealed meekness as spiritual strength – the willingness to let God lead thought and action.
    — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.
    — Jason DeRose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Definition of meekness
Noun
  • Spatola leaves behind his wife, Jamie Krzyzewski, three children and a wide circle of colleagues lauding his character, humility and passion for basketball.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Even the classic Western is built on a man of principle, humility, integrity, dignity and respect for others.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of humility
Noun
  • The structures, made of raw concrete, exuded an ostentatious form of modesty, emblematic of the town’s character.
    — Afra Wang, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026
  • What is striking is that all these versions agree on her shyness, modesty, and propriety.
    — Eva Blanco Medina, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of modesty
Noun
  • My polite humbleness had worked wonders.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 June 2026
  • The humbleness comes from the fact that Mendoza wasn’t supposed to be here.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of humbleness
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“Demureness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demureness. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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