Demeanor vs. Demure — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Demeanor and Demure
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Demeanor
The way in which a person behaves; deportment.
Demure
(of a woman or her behaviour) reserved, modest, and shy
I shared a compartment with a child and his demure governess
Demeanor
(American spelling) The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.
The man's demeanor made others suspicious of his intentions.
A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others.
Demure
Modest and reserved in manner or behavior.
Demeanor
Management; treatment; conduct.
God commits the managing so great a trust . . . wholly to the demeanor of every grown man.
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Demure
Characterized by or suggestive of reserve or modesty
A demure smile.
A demure outfit.
Demeanor
Behavior; deportment; carriage; bearing; mien.
His demeanor was singularly pleasing.
The men, as usual, liked her artless kindness and simple refined demeanor.
Demure
Quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.
She is a demure young lady.
Demeanor
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
Demure
Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.
Demure
(obsolete) To look demurely.
Demure
Of sober or serious mien; composed and decorous in bearing; of modest look; staid; grave.
Sober, steadfast, and demure.
Nan was very much delighted in her demure way, and that delight showed itself in her face and in her clear bright eyes.
Demure
Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.
A cat lay, and looked so demure, as if there had been neither life nor soul in her.
Miss Lizzy, I have no doubt, would be as demure and coquettish, as if ten winters more had gone over her head.
Demure
To look demurely.
Demure
Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
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