/ Dictionary / Index D demure: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: de•mure Pronunciation: (di-myoor'), [key] — -mur•er, -mur•est. characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved. affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: demure (Thesaurus) demur demurrage Related Content Daily Word Quiz: arid Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language