demurely
adverb/dɪˈmjʊəli/
/dɪˈmjʊrli/
- (most often used of a woman or a girl) in a quiet and serious way that does not attract attention synonym modestly
- ‘I’ll think about it,’ she said demurely.
- The blouse had a demurely high neckline.
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