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demurely

de·mu·rely

US/dɪˈmjʊrli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a demure manner

  • “the army girl, tall and demurely pretty, threw a quick side-glance at her”

Origin

From Middle English demurely; equivalent to demure + -ly.

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