What is the Latin word for demure?

The usual Latin words for “demure” are sevērus, gravis, verēcundus; also modestus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“demure” in Latin

sevērussevere, serious, strict, stern, stringent, austere, harsh, grave (in demeanor)gravisheavy; pregnant; troublesome, hard verēcundusfeeling shame, shamefaced, bashful, shy, modest; worthy of reverence, venerable modestusmoderate, calm, restrained, mild; modest, reserved, discreet

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

demure

severus; gravis; verecundus; modestus: affectedly demure, qui vultum ad severitatem componit.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for demure?: The usual Latin words for “demure” are sevērus, gravis, verēcundus; also modestus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.