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demurely

/dɪˈmjʊə.li/

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adverb

C1formalcommon/dɪˈmjʊə.li/

An adverb meaning 'in a reserved, modest, or shy manner.' It often describes behavior that is deliberately quiet, serious, or understated, especially in social situations.

ruНаречие, означающее 'сдержанно, скромно или застенчиво'. Часто описывает поведение, которое намеренно тихое, серьезное или сдержанное, особенно в социальных ситуациях.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera modesta, reservada o tímida'. Suele describir un comportamiento deliberadamente discreto, serio o recatado, especialmente en situaciones sociales.frAdverbe signifiant de manière réservée, modeste ou timide, souvent en décrivant un comportement volontairement discret, sérieux ou effacé, notamment en société.deAdverb, das ein zurückhaltendes, bescheidenes oder schüchternes Verhalten beschreibt. Es bezeichnet oft ein bewusst leises, ernstes oder zurückgenommenes Auftreten, besonders in sozialen Situationen.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de forma reservada, modesta ou tímida'. Costuma descrever um comportamento deliberadamente discreto, sério ou contido, especialmente em situações sociais.zh副词,表示举止谦恭、端庄、矜持或羞怯,常形容故意保持安静、收敛或克制的行为,尤见于社交场合。arحال بمعنى التصرف في هدوء وخُلق وحياء وتحفّظ، وغالبًا ما يصف سلوكًا هادئًا أو رصينًا أو خجولًا عن قصد في المواقف الاجتماعية.

  1. In a modest or reserved manner C1 formal

    Acting in a way that is quiet, shy, and avoids attracting attention, often associated with traditional feminine modesty.

    • She smiled demurely and looked down at her hands.
    • The young woman demurely accepted the compliment.
    • He demurely declined the offer of a drink.

    ruСкромноescon recatofrde manière modeste et réservéedeSittsamptRecatadamentezh端庄地arبِخَفَرٍ

    Synonyms: bashfullymodestlyreservedlyshylytimidly

    Antonyms: boldlybrazenlyflamboyantlyimmodestlyostentatiouslyshamelessly

  • more demurely comparative form
  • most demurely superlative form