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demurely

/dɪˈmjʊər.li/
de · mure · ly
Adjective:demure
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• adverb

1

In a reserved, modest, or shy manner.

Example

"She smiled demurely and looked down at her hands when the audience applauded her performance."

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• Rhymes for demurely

• Nearby Words

demountable
demur
demure
demurely
demureness
demystify
den

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'demure' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Demure' entered Middle English from Old French 'meür' (meaning mature or discreet), ultimately from Latin 'maturus' (ripe).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demurely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demurely
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