demurely

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English

Etymology

demure +‎ -ly

Adverb

demurely (comparative more demurely, superlative most demurely)

  1. In a demure manner.
    • 1965, James Holledge, What Makes a Call Girl?, London: Horwitz Publications, page 102:
      `I am a hairdresser, but I was advertising as a model,' said Miss A demurely.
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