Sunday, December 10, 2006

demure and coy?

now that's new. have never been described as such. so had to look it up.

source : dictionary.com

demure

1. characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
2. affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate.



coy

1. artfully or affectedly shy or reserved; slyly hesitant; coquettish.
2. shy; modest (:)).
3. showing reluctance, esp. when insincere or affected, to reveal one's plans or opinions, make a commitment, or take a stand: The mayor was coy about his future political aspirations.
4. Archaic. disdainful; aloof.
5. Obsolete (hope not!). quiet; reserved. –verb (used without object)
6. Archaic. to act in a coy manner. –verb (used with object) Obsolete.
7. to quiet; soothe.
8. to pat; caress.



decorous (kakakakakakakaka.... ar... not really ler... but ujin's gf have definitely exhibit these symptoms!)

characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.


sober

1. not intoxicated or drunk.
2. habitually temperate, esp. in the use of liquor.
3. quiet or sedate in demeanor, as persons.
4. marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity, etc., as of demeanor, speech, etc.: a sober occasion.
5. subdued in tone, as color; not gay or showy, as clothes.
6. free from excess, extravagance, or exaggeration: sober facts.
7. showing self-control: sober restraint.
8. sane or rational: a sober solution to the problem. –verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
9. to make or become sober: (often fol. by up).



sedate (hope not!)

1. calm, quiet, or composed; undisturbed by passion or excitement: a sedate party; a sedate horse. –verb (used with object)
2. to put (a person) under sedation.



yay!! learnt alot of new words today! ujin is really too kind... have to cyberly kiss him... *muacks*

1 comment:

UjinYee said...

Ack! A wet sloberring one...
Beware the green eye monster..