What does demureness mean?
Demureness means The state or quality of being demure..
Demureness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The state or quality of being demure..
Example Sentences
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.
“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?”
Synonyms for demureness
Antonyms for demureness
Related Words
Word Forms
- demurenesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for demureness?
Common synonyms include coyness.
What is the opposite of demureness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use demureness in a sentence?
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.
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