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Definition of demurely adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

demurely

adverb
 
/dɪˈmjʊəli/
 
/dɪˈmjʊrli/
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  1. (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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