» demureness

Noun (2 meanings)

1. the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum.

demureness

demureness is a type of:
demureness is derivationally related to:
  • coy, demure, overmodest (adjective) - affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

2. the affectation of being demure in a provocative way.

coyness, demureness

demureness is a type of:
  • affectedness (noun) - the quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others)
demureness is derivationally related to:
  • coy (adjective) - showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement
  • coy, demure, overmodest (adjective) - affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way