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demure in German

demure in German is zurückhaltend, ernst, sittsam — demure means quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.

demure in German

zurückhaltend
adj
ernst
adj
sittsam
adj

What does "demure" mean?

  1. adjective Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.
    "She gave a demure smile and looked away."
  2. adjective Putting on an exaggerated show of modesty or seriousness.
    "His demure expression didn't fool anyone who knew him well."
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demure in a sentence

  • She gave a demure smile and looked away.
  • His demure response surprised everyone expecting a bold comeback.
  • His demure expression didn't fool anyone who knew him well.

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What is "demure" in German?

"demure" in German is zurückhaltend, ernst, sittsam. demure means: Quiet, modest, and reserved in manner.

How do you use "demure" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave a demure smile and looked away." In German, "demure" is zurückhaltend, ernst, sittsam.

Are there other ways to say "demure" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "demure": zurückhaltend, ernst, sittsam.

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