demureness

• 名词，指举止端庄、娴静、矜持、谦逊得体的品质；也可指故意做出的、带有挑逗意味的假正经或故作矜持。

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.

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1. Reserved and modest behaviorC1formal

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

   端庄

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

   同义词bashfulnesscoynessdiffidencemeeknessmodestyreservereticenceself-effacementshynesstimidity

   反义词boldnessbrazennessflamboyanceforwardnessimmodestyshamelessness

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.

   假装的端庄

   • 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.

   同义词coquetrycoynessprimnessprudery

   反义词boldnessbrazennessforwardnessimpudenceshamelessness