Demure

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Reserved and modestly quiet in manner, sometimes with a coy or playful quality.

“She gave a demure smile and lowered her eyes when the crowd applauded.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

de·mure

Related Words

Synonyms

modest reservedcoy

Antonyms

bold brazen forward

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

The URE ending is common in English adjectives and helps narrow down the final letters

🔤

Scrabble

M scores 3 points, demure totals 9 points and hooks to demurely for a useful board extension

Words Related to Demure

Words you can make from Demure

Shorter words formed from the letters in “demure”.

demur duree mered mudee mured redue remue urdee deem deer deme dere derm dree drum duer dure emer emeu erme eure meed mere rede

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with D 6-letter words ending with E All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up demure in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free