Demure and Saucy

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Demure adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

Usage example: wore a very demure outfit to the interview for the job at the church's headquarters

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Saucy is an antonym for demure.

Nearby Words: demur, demurely

Saucy adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: irritated his fellow travelers with saucy questions and comments

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Demure is an antonym for saucy.

Nearby Words: sauce, sauced, saucer, saucily, saucing

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