demure
adjectiveHow many syllables in demure?
There are 2 syllables in the word demure.How to pronounce demure:
Definition of demure:
- demure (adjective):
- reserved, modest
- affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.
Synonyms for demure:
coquettish
coy
decorous
diffident
flirtatious
flirty
girlish
kittenish
modest
overmodest
prudish
reserved
reticent
retiring
shy
unassuming
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