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Demureness

noun
1.
The trait of behaving with reserve and decorum.
2.
The affectation of being demure in a provocative way.  Synonym: coyness.





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"Demureness" Quotes from Famous Books



... go at once," said Ruth, so soon as she knew what was required of her. "I'll just tell father, and then I'll put on my hat and be ready in a minute. Will you "—with an exquisite demureness and simplicity—"will ...
— Aunt Rachel • David Christie Murray


Words linked to "Demureness" :   affectedness, demure, modesty, reserve


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