Demurs

Word DEMURS
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Definitions and meanings of "Demurs"

What do we mean by demurs?

Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

Of a quiet, modest, unassuming, reserved nature. Somebody who is serious or sober (moderate, self-controlled) and even shy. For most of the 1800s, this was the ideal for a woman, as illustrated in Jane Austen's works and the works of many poets, writers, artists, and leaders. Not necessarily a doormat, but certainly a docile, gentle kind of persona. Urban Dictionary

A young woman that is well spoken with manners and can be outwardly shy/reserved. Innocent in thought and therefore attractive in a way that is unknown to her. She doesn't seek to attract, but attraction follows her due to her coy, playful, serious but shy behaviour. Many women are not like this, but many women of the old times were eg. Jane Austin period. Urban Dictionary

A person, usually a woman, who's nicely modest, polite and well behaved. Urban Dictionary

When a girl acts classy as shit, but you find out she’s straight filthy. Urban Dictionary

Outgoing, bold, boastful Urban Dictionary

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The word "demurs" in example sentences

So it's to avoid the fate of, say, General Motors — though Mr. Goodell demurs when I raise the comparison — that the NFL might torpedo its own 2011 season. ❋ David Feith (2011)

More arrests are likely but Father Jim demurs when I tell him people are calling him a hero. ❋ Diane Dimond (2012)

With his allegiance divided between the throne and the Catholic Church, More demurs, until circumstances force him to make a choice. ❋ John Farr (2011)

Its history has been that it demurs to each aggression of the progressive party, and aims to save its credit by a respectable amount of growling, but always acquiesces at last in the innovation. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Christie demurs but in a field as wide open as this one looks to be might he re-think those denials over the next few months? ❋ Chris Cillizza (2010)

Jon Stewart regularly demurs when we journalists try to drag him into our sad fraternity. ❋ Jeff Jarvis (2012)

If the U.S. demurs, are we headed toward a global currency war? ❋ Judy Shelton (2010)

When asked if she thinks the Salahi marriage has elements of dominance or abuse Lynda demurs. ❋ Nancy Doyle Palmer (2010)

Martin Kozlowski Asked to critique these endeavors, Mr. Gates demurs: "I applaud people for coming into this space, but unfortunately it hasn't led to significant improvements." ❋ Jason L. Riley (2011)

He demurs that he hasn't always succeeded, and she assures him, "I know who you are now." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Klyce demurs when asked if he may have been involved. ❋ Unknown (2011)

If the king demurs, their power on the street stands to grow. ❋ Jonathan Schanzer (2011)

Mr. Lebrecht demurs now and then, but it is clear that his allegiance is to recording as the authentic source of musical knowledge. ❋ Leon Botstein (2010)

The boy next door was [enraptured] by the [ingenue], a shy, demure thing with big [doe eyes] and a sweet disposition. He was a demure, unpretentious young man with his feet planted on the ground. ❋ Lorelili (2011)

she appeared [coy] and demure. ❋ Zaahira1 (2010)

The [demure] woman is reading a [novel]. She's very demure, no [wonder] everyone likes her! ❋ LadylikeGal (2018)

“You ain’t getting nowhere with Sarah, man, you’re [wasting your time].” “Nah, that girl acts [prude], but she’s [impure demure]; Kinky as hell.” ❋ Bthang* (2018)

We could tell she was Maurine Demure by the way she stuck the [dollar bill] in the [strippers] [banana hammock] with her teeth. ❋ Definitely Not Dori (2022)

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