Of a quiet, modest, unassuming, reserved nature. Somebody who is serious or sober (moderate, self-controlled) and even shy. For most of the 1800s, this was the ideal for a woman, as illustrated in Jane Austen's works and the works of many poets, writers, artists, and leaders. Not necessarily a doormat, but certainly a docile, gentle kind of persona.
The boy next door was enraptured by the ingenue, a shy, demure thing with big doe eyes and a sweet disposition.
He was a demure, unpretentious young man with his feet planted on the ground.
He was a demure, unpretentious young man with his feet planted on the ground.
by Lorelili July 22, 2011
Get the demuremug. a young woman that is well spoken with manners and can be outwardly shy/reserved. Innocent in thought and therefore attractive in a way that is unknown to her. She doesn't seek to attract, but attraction follows her due to her coy, playful, serious but shy behaviour. Many women are not like this, but many women of the old times were eg. Jane Austin period.
she appeared coy and demure.
by zaahira1 October 07, 2010
Get the demuremug. by LadylikeGal May 16, 2018
Get the Demuremug. “You ain’t getting nowhere with Sarah, man, you’re wasting your time.”
“Nah, that girl acts prude, but she’s impure demure; Kinky as hell.”
“Nah, that girl acts prude, but she’s impure demure; Kinky as hell.”
by Bthang* June 24, 2018
Get the Impure Demuremug. The lawyer demurred to the opposing counsel's argument, arguing that the evidence presented was not admissible in court.
by Arminkshipper May 12, 2025
Get the demurredmug. 
The characterization of being reserved, shy, sedate, and/or modest. Involves not wanting to bring attention to oneself and being well-mannered.
The boy was demure on his first day of school. Although he was to himself most of the day, he formed an acquaintanceship with a few of his classmates.
by ISaidWutISaid August 19, 2024
Get the Demuremug.