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Demureness (Noun)

The trait of behaving with reserve and decorum.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The actress's demureness on the red carpet was a stark contrast to her provocative on-screen persona.
Her demureness made her seem almost invisible in a room full of boisterous partygoers.
The Victorian-era lady's demureness was expected of her, and she conformed to societal norms.
The pop star's demureness in interviews belied her provocative lyrics and music videos.
Despite her newfound fame, the young singer maintained her demureness, avoiding scandal and controversy.

The affectation of being demure in a provocative way.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

She adopted an air of demureness as she batted her eyelashes at the bartender.
Her demureness was a clever ploy to distract from the revealing dress she was wearing.
With a hint of demureness, she coyly bared her shoulders to entice her companion.
Her act of demureness was quickly dropped when she realized her beau was taken by her reserve.
Underneath her demureness lay a sharp wit and a calculating intelligence that she used to great effect.