demurely
3
6.1
- adverb
- /dɪˈmjʊrli/
:
modestamente
- Mike Stolz claimed the prize, and Candy lowered her gaze demurely, cocked her head.
Examples
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Today their dresses, Mother's best navy blue and Barbara's familiar yellow, were tucked demurely below their knees.
Fiction book (1998) -
"While Delia was dialing Mrs. Allingham, he ambled into the bedroom, still whistling, and she demurely smoothed her skirt around her knees.
Fiction book (1995) -
# # She offered her back quite demurely.
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The winners then stand by, eyes cast demurely down, while the slower ones pout.
Fiction book (1993) -
Myra walks down the aisle, demurely looking at no one.
Fiction book (1990) -
"Well, I suppose, if that's what you like," she said demurely, sipping her tea.
Fiction book (2001) -
Through the transparency of the desk, they could see that her fingers, clasped demurely in her lap, were twitching in suppressed excitement.
Fiction book (2000) -
A young Peggy Ashcroft as a crofter's wife, demurely glancing at the dashing Hannay.
Blog text (18) -
David's women of the 1790s, for instance, clutch flowers, children, or implements of handicraft, or keep their hands demurely clasped.
Academic text (2011) -
She spoke demurely, keeping her eyes cast down as she presented her ideas.
Synonyms
54
3.1
To act without showing pride or wanting praise
28
3.1
In a simple, not showy way
15
1.0
Behave in a quiet, nervous way around other people
9
4.3
In a quiet, gentle, humble way without arguing
7
3.2
Move or speak in a shy, nervous way because of low confidence
4
6.0
In a shy, playful way that tries to get someone's attention
1
3.5
In a shy, embarrassed way that avoids eye contact
1
7.9
In a shy way that shows little confidence
1
6.5
In a modest way that does not draw attention
In a quiet, careful way that does not show feelings or strong opinions
Antonyms
How Reserved
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Demurely comes from the French root demure, which once meant 'to stay' or 'remain'. If someone 'stays back' and keeps quiet and modest, they act demurely, which is why the word means being shy or reserved.