Demureness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Demureness is a noun meaning The state or quality of being demure.
Meaning
The state or quality of being demure.
Example Sentences
“Don’t be coy. Haven’t I sent you nice gifts? Haven’t I been sweet to you? You play at demureness, but now? Why him? Why not me?”
She would laugh, high and loud, and the shopkeepers would laugh with her, their laughter softer than hers, a thoughtful demureness that was mindful of the fact that she was the customer […] and therefore should not be upstaged.
Word Forms
- demurenesses
Synonyms for demureness
Depending on context, synonyms include coyness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coyness, demurity, meekness, discreetness, diffidence, diffidentness.
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