Demure vs. Meek — What's the Difference?

(of a woman or her behaviour) reserved, modest, and shy

Showing patience and humility; gentle.

Modest and reserved in manner or behavior.

Easily imposed on; submissive.

Characterized by or suggestive of reserve or modesty

Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

Quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.

Submissive, dispirited.

Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.

(US) (of horses) To tame; to break.

(obsolete) To look demurely.

Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive.

Of sober or serious mien; composed and decorous in bearing; of modest look; staid; grave.

Evincing mildness of temper, or patience; characterized by mildness or patience; as, a meek answer; a meek face.

Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.

To make meek; to nurture in gentleness and humility.

To look demurely.

Humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness;

Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

Very docile;

Evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant;