The Only Use of
demure
in
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
- "Dr. Bulkeley's sermons are always inspired," she said demurely, "especially when he preaches about the final judgment."†
p. 56.6demurely = in a quiet, modest, or shy manner OR (more rarely) pretending shyness in a playful way
Definition:
modest, quiet, and shy; or pretending such in a playful way