Word of the day

demure

1. reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman)

“a demure young lady”

2. (of clothing) giving a modest appearance

“a demure knee-length skirt”

adjective

/dəˈmjʊr/

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demure

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"Her _____ manifested a demure sense of fashion."

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  • bitter
  • bleak
  • mild
  • shy
  • somber
  • modest

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