demeanour

US demeanor

/ (dɪˈmiːnə) /


noun
  1. the way a person behaves towards others; conduct

  2. bearing, appearance, or mien

Origin of demeanour

1
C15: see demean ²

Words Nearby demeanour

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How to use demeanour in a sentence

  • In fact, his dress and whole demeanour were of one who had a far more intimate knowledge of certain phases of life than he should.

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