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demure

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

demure

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

demure is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, demure is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdemure

1verb
  • To look demurely.
1adjective
  • (usually of women) Quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.

    Example: "She is a demure young lady."

  • Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.

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