澄ます
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to clear; to make clear
2. to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to feign indifference
3. to look demure; to look prim; to put on airs
4. to strain (one's ears); to listen carefully
Other spellings
清ます
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
すます
Examples1
あの 社長 秘書 は いつも 澄ましている。
That president's secretary is always prim.