Stiffly demure Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. dress primly
2. assume a prim appearance
(adjective)
1. affectedly dainty or refined
2. exaggeratedly proper

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STIFFLY (adverb)
1. in a stiff manner
2. in a rigid manner
DEMURE (adjective)
1. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

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