DEMURENESS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word demureness. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for DEMURENESS
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| coyness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the affectation of being demure in a provocative way | ||||||||
| bashfulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • feeling embarrassed due to modesty | ||||||||
| decency | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality • the quality of being polite and respectable | ||||||||
| diffidence | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of self-confidence | ||||||||
| humility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride • a humble feeling | ||||||||
| modesty | nounn | |||||||
noun • freedom from vanity or conceit • formality and propriety of manner | ||||||||
| reserve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • formality and propriety of manner • something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose • an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced • (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions • a district that is reserved for particular purpose • armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary verb • hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency • give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause • obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance • arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | ||||||||
| reticence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary | ||||||||
| shyness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of fear of embarrassment | ||||||||
