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demure

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﹒Reserved, modest, and shy in manner or behavior.

﹒Affectedly modest or coy, often in a playful or provocative way.

Examples

﹒She gave a demure smile when the guests complimented her performance.

﹒Despite her fame, she remained demure and avoided the spotlight whenever possible.

﹒The young woman wore a demure dress that was perfectly suited for the formal ceremony.

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