demurely

• Adverbe signifiant de manière réservée, modeste ou timide, souvent en décrivant un comportement volontairement discret, sérieux ou effacé, notamment en société.

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.

1. In a modest or reserved mannerC1formal

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

   de manière modeste et réservée

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

   Synonymesbashfullymodestlyreservedlyshylytimidly

   Antonymesboldlybrazenlyflamboyantlyimmodestlyostentatiouslyshamelessly