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Dreadfully Rude About English Maiden Shy And Modest Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DEMURE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way verb
- • To look demurely. adjective
- • (usually of women) quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.
- • Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a demure white dress to the party."
- • "The actress had a demure smile on her face as she accepted the award."
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1 | About whom Churchill purportedly said "A modest man who has much to be modest about"
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4 | Modest or shy in a flirtatious way | |
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17 Apr 2023 | The Guardian Cryptic / 17 Apr 2023 |
6 | Shy and modest
New York Times -
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7 | Shy and modest in demeanor |