demeanour
Britishnoun
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the way a person behaves towards others; conduct
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bearing, appearance, or mien
Etymology
Origin of demeanour
C15: see demean ²
Example Sentences
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It was striking to see up close the master communicator on the verge of tears on several occasions - having to pause and take a breath to keep her demeanour.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
His cool and calm demeanour during matches often seemed at odds with his off-field character and private life, which captivated the media.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Storey said staff who were told to observe Gedel through the hatch in his cell door commented on "his perky demeanour".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
In Rome - a weak mentality, a dominated scrum, a broken lineout, a defeated demeanour, an endgame of 29 forlorn phases in the rain.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
I found the Blue Boar in possession of the intelligence, and I found that it made a great change in the Boar’s demeanour.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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