🇬🇧🇪🇸 demure - recatado : English Lesson

Meaning of "demure" ("recatado"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

"Demure" describes someone who behaves in a reserved, gentle, and modest way, often appearing shy or very well-mannered. A demure person doesn’t seek too much attention and usually acts in a calm and polite way. It’s often used to describe someone’s behavior, expression, or even clothing that looks modest and proper.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The demure princess in the movie was sweet and polite—until she punched the villain in the face.

My demure friend whispered her joke, but it was so funny we all burst out laughing.

The demure girl in class never talks—except when she sees a spider, then we hear her from a mile away.

My dog sat in a demure pose, looking fancy—until he saw a squirrel and lost all dignity.

I tried to be demure at dinner, but spaghetti sauce on my face ruined the look.

A demure girl sat by the gallery window, a demure smile as she fed a stray cat. Her demure hands trembled over the small cup; her demure voice offered thanks when the owner arrived. People watched the demure scene and stepped closer. The owner smiled, returned the cat, and the girl relaxed, quietly pleased.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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