Dictionary.com Names “Demure” as the 2024 Word of the Year
In an unexpected yet intriguing choice, Dictionary.com has named “demure” as its Word of the Year for 2024. The announcement, covered by CNN’s Karina Tsui, has sparked widespread discussion about the word’s evolving significance and cultural relevance. Traditionally, demure is associated with a sense of modesty or shyness. It evokes images of quiet, reserved behavior…