demureness

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A noun referring to the quality of being reserved, modest, and decorous in behavior, or the affected display of such modesty in a provocative manner.

غير معدود

1. Reserved and modest behaviorC1formal

   The quality of being quiet, serious, and well-behaved; a tendency to avoid attracting attention.

   الحشمة والرزانة

   • Her demureness made her a favorite among the older generation.
   • He was charmed by her quiet demureness.
   • The Victorian era valued demureness in women.

   المرادفاتbashfulnesscoynessdiffidencemeeknessmodestyreservereticenceself-effacementshynesstimidity

   الأضدادboldnessbrazennessflamboyanceforwardnessimmodestyshamelessness

2. Pretended modestyC2formal

   The act of putting on a shy or modest appearance, often in a way that is intended to be attractive or provocative.

   التظاهر بالحياء

   • Her demureness was a calculated act to draw him in.
   • The actress's demureness on stage was a clever performance.
   • He saw through her demureness and recognized her playful intent.

   المرادفاتcoquetrycoynessprimnessprudery

   الأضدادboldnessbrazennessforwardnessimpudenceshamelessness