Demure and Supercilious
Opposite meaning words
Demure
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
Supercilious is an antonym for demure.
Supercilious
Supercilious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: the supercilious art dealer rolled her eyes when we asked if she had anything for under $1,000
Demure is an antonym for supercilious.
Nearby Words: superciliousness, superciliary
Cite this Source
Supercilious and Demure. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/demure/supercilious
Demure & Supercilious. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/demure/supercilious>.
Supercilious or Demure. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/demure/supercilious.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "demure" and "supercilious" have occurred on timeline