DEMURELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a demure manner

Example:

the army girl, tall and demurely pretty, threw a quick side-glance at her

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

demure (affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way)

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