Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of DEMURELY

Pronunciation:  di'myûrlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adv]  in a demure manner; "the army girl, tall and demurely pretty, threw a quick side-glance at her"
 
 Websites: 
 
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\De*mure"ly\, adv.
In a demure manner; soberly; gravely; -- now, commonly, with
a mere show of gravity or modesty.
      They . . . looked as demurely as they could; for 't was
      a hanging matter to laugh unseasonably.  --Dryden.
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY