Vocabulary Spotlight
Demure
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: शालीन (Shaleen) – Modest, reserved, and shy in a polite way.
Pronunciation
[dih-myoo r]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Modest – विनम्र (Vinamr)
Related Words
Shy – शर्मीला (Sharmeela)
Word Origin
“Demure” Middle English aur Anglo-French shabd “demuré” se aaya hai, jiska arth hai “calm” ya “settled”.
– “Demure” originates from the Middle English and Anglo-French word “demuré,” meaning “calm” or “settled.”
Word Family
Adjective: Demure – शालीन (Shaleen)
Noun: Demureness – शालीनता (Shaleenta)
Usage Examples
1. Uske demure nature ne sabko prabhavit kiya.
– Her demure nature impressed everyone.
2. Woh demure dress pehankar function mein aayi thi.
– She arrived at the function wearing a demure dress.
Cultural Note
Indian culture mein demure vyavhaar ko khoobsoorat aur shaalinta ka prateek mana jata hai.
In Context
“Demure” ka use aksar unke liye hota hai jo apne vyavhaar mein shaalinta aur sankoch dikhate hain, khaaskar social settings mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Demure” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Demure” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?