Meaning & use
Demurely
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In a manner that is reserved, modest, and shy.
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She smiled demurely and looked down at her hands.
The bridesmaid stood demurely at the back of the group photo.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe deliberately restrained or coy behavior, sometimes implying a hint of playful pretense.
Words with a similar meaning
modestlyshyly
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Words with an opposite meaning
boldlybrazenly
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