demureness

IPA/dɪˈmjʊə.nəs/
IPA/dɪˈmjʊr.nəs/

demureness — noun

1. a quiet, modest way of behaving that avoids attracting attention to yourself

1.名詞C1
釋義

a quiet, modest way of behaving that avoids attracting attention to yourself

例句

Mayumi's demureness made her popular with the older teachers at the school.

possessive + demureness as subject

The villagers admired Adaeze for her demureness, even when she was praised in public.

admire + for + demureness — contrast between praise and modesty

同義詞
  • modesty

    more common and neutral; modesty can describe anyone without the gendered or old-fashioned tone of demureness

  • reserve

    focuses on keeping thoughts and feelings private rather than on quiet, polite behaviour

  • shyness

    suggests nervousness or lack of confidence, whereas demureness is a chosen, calm restraint

反義詞
  • boldness

    willingness to take risks or speak out, the opposite of quiet modesty

  • brashness

    loud, confident behaviour that draws attention, contrasting sharply with demureness

文法句型

possessive + demureness

demureness + of + noun

用法筆記

Uncountable noun most often used with a possessive determiner (her demureness, his demureness). Commonly describes women and girls, though it can also describe men. Not used in the plural.

常見錯誤

❌She showed great demurenesses during the ceremony.
✅She showed great demureness during the ceremony.
💡demureness is uncountable and has no plural form.