WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
de•mure /dɪˈmyʊr/USA pronunciation
adj., -mur•er, -mur•est.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- characterized by shyness and modesty:a demure smile.
de•mure
(di myŏŏr′),USA pronunciation adj., -mur•er, -mur•est.
de•mure′ly, adv.
de•mure′ness, n.
- characterized by shyness and modesty;
reserved. - affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.
- Latin matūrus)
- Anglo-French demuré, past participle of demurer to demur; perh. influenced by Old French mur, mëur grave, mature (
- Middle English dem(e)ur(e) well-mannered, grave 1350–1400
de•mure′ness, n.
- 1. retiring. See modest.
- 1. 2. indecorous.