Definition of demure

DEMURE

characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved

synonyms: modest, unassuming, meek, mild, reserved, retiring, quiet, shy, bashful, diffident, reticent,timid, shrinking, coy

origins:

1350-1400

-Middle English dem (e) ur (e) well-mannered, grave

-French demuré, past participle of demurer to demur;

-perhaps influenced by Old French mur=wall*

-mëur grave,

-mature (Latin matūrus)

Tea and I chose this word as our title because it fits quite well with what we have in mind for our film opening. It describes the main character, and it also sounds dark and mysterious, intriguing to the audience that might not know its meaning. We also thought that this word will look aesthetic and could be easily written in different fonts to suggest the genre of the film, and work as a strong convention of horror.

* related to actions in the film opening