Mammoth Memory

Demure – Quiet and well-behaved; modest and shy (usually in relation to a woman)

PRONUNCIATION

(Pronounced di-myuhr)

To remember the definition of the word demure, use the following mnemonic:

The manure (demure) completely covered her but as she was always shy and quiet, she did not complain or make a fuss.

The manure (demure) completely covered her but as she always was shy and quiet she did not complain or make a fuss

 

Examples of demure in a sentence

My sister is too outgoing for anyone to ever accuse her of being demure.

At the party last night, Iris was demure and stayed in a corner by herself.

The demure maid kept her eyes down and rarely spoke. 

 

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