demurely

Definitions

In a manner characterized by shyness, modesty, or reserve.

In a way that is affectedly or decorously quiet and serious.

Examples

She smiled demurely when he complimented her artwork.

The young student sat demurely in the corner, listening intently to the lecture.

Synonyms

modestly shyly reservedly meekly coyly diffidently quietly

Antonyms

boldly brazenly shamelessly assertively audaciously impudently flamboyantly