Demure synonyms and antonyms

dĭ-myo͝or'

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timid
The definition of timid is shy and fearful.
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shy
Reserved; disinclined to familiar approach.
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modest
The definition of modest is someone or something that is humble or shy or not extreme.
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girlish (related)
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sedate
Serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner.
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matronly (related)
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clean-cut (related)
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staid
Always fixed in the same location; stationary
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bashful
Showing an embarrassed timidity
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composed
Showing composure.
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decorous
Characterized by or showing decorum, propriety, good taste, etc.
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earnest
Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavour; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; — used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.
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sober
Serious or staid in character or conduct:
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diffident
Full of diffidence; lacking self-confidence; timid; shy
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coy
(Archaic) Shrinking from contact or familiarity with others; bashful; shy
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coquettish (related)
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unassertive
Not assertive
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strong (antonym)
Persuasive, effective, and cogent:
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aggressive (antonym)
Assertive, bold, and energetic:
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outgoing (antonym)
(Not comparable) Being replaced in office (while still in office but after election has determined that he/she will be replaced).
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extroverted (antonym)
Possessing the characteristic property of an extrovert. Outgoing, comfortable in social interactions.
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shameless (antonym)
Having no shame, no guilt nor remorse over something wrong; immodest; unable to feel disgrace
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backward
Slow to apprehend; having difficulties in learning.
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retiring
Drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy
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self-effacing
Not drawing attention to oneself; modest.
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overmodest
Excessively modest.
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ladylike (related)
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voluptuous (related)
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buxom (related)
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flirtatious (related)
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vivacious (related)
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bold (antonym)
Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:
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prudish (related)
Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters
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prim
Strait-laced; prudish.
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humble (related)
Thinking lowly of one's self; claiming little for one's self; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; lowly; weak; modest.
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affected
(Algebra, archaic) adfected
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reserved
(Not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.
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restraint (related)
Not forward but reticent or reserved in manner
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  • He loved the way she could be wanton and sensual one minute, then bashful and demure the next.

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  • With its unusual, slit-style peep toe and demure, adjustable silver buckle, it's the type of shoe that can wear just as well with a sleek suit as with a classic little black dress.

  • The cat eye is a very intriguing and demure eye style.

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