All demureness synonyms
de·mure
D d noun demureness
- humbleness — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- self-effacement — the act or fact of keeping oneself in the background, as in humility.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- reticence — the state of being reticent, or reserved, especially with regard to speaking freely; restraint: His natural reticence seemed to disappear under the influence of alcohol.
- coyness — artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- reserve — to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.