Demure and Obsequious

Demure

Demure adjective - Affecting shyness or modesty in order to attract masculine interest.

Obsequious and demure are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obsequious" instead an adjective "Demure".

Nearby Words: demur, demurely

Obsequious

Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
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Demure and obsequious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demure" instead an adjective "Obsequious".

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