See examples of demure used in a sentence. If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly. The meaning of demure is reserved or modest in manner.
Mulan epitomizes exemplary courage in the face of adversity
“demure” is an adjective that means “modest,” “shy,” or “reserved” (e.g., maeve, who is demure in daily life, transforms on stage). A demure outfit is a modest one — think high neckline and low hem. Characterized by shyness and modesty;
A demure person can be described as polite and a little shy.
Behaving well (definition of demure from the cambridge advanced learner's dictionary & thesaurus © cambridge university press) Modest and reserved in manner or behavior. How to use demure in a sentence. Characterized by or suggestive of reserve or modesty:
