— demurely , adv. — demureness , n.
/di myoor"/ , adj., demurer, demurest .
1. characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
2. affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.
[ 1350-1400; ME dem ( e ) ur ( e ) well-mannered, grave demuré, ptp. of demurer to DEMUR; perh. influenced by OF mur, mëur grave, mature ( maturus ) ]
Syn. 1. retiring. See modest .
Ant. 1, 2. indecorous.