demurely

Adverb

Meaning

In a demure manner; soberly; gravely; -- now, commonly, with a mere show of gravity or modesty.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

simply purely quietly modestly plainly solemnly earnestly unassuming grimly soberly gravely humbly shyly coyly chastely
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Antonyms

consequently coarsely consequentially eventually accidentally accordingly
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Examples

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

She’s married to former professional athlete turned sports broadcaster, Nick Kypreos, and she sits demurely in her Hoggs Hollow home, where the troupe moved to a year ago from Leaside. Source: Internet

The wife smiles demurely and says, "You should be thankful your radar detector went off when it did." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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