DEMURE


Meaning of DEMURE in English

/ dɪˈmjʊə(r); NAmE dɪˈmjʊr/ adjective

1.

( of a woman or a girl ) behaving in a way that does not attract attention to herself or her body; quiet and serious

SYN modest :

a demure young lady

2.

suggesting that a woman or girl is demure

SYN modest :

a demure smile

a demure navy blouse with a white collar

►  de·mure·ly adverb

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English (in the sense sober, serious, reserved ): perhaps from Old French demoure , past participle of demourer remain, based on Latin de- away, completely + morari delay; influenced by Old French mur grave, from Latin maturus ripe or mature. The sense reserved, shy dates from the late 17th cent.

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.