demeanor

especially British, de·mean·our

[dih-mee-ner]

noun

1. conduct; behavior; deportment.

2. facial appearance; mien.

Word History and Origins

Origin of demeanor¹

First recorded in 1425–75, demeanor is from the late Middle English word demenure. See demean ², -or ¹

Example Sentences

Kuina is known for her easygoing demeanor and wearing a bikini, with a fake cigarette dangling from her lips.

From Salon

Hansen might ask the would-be offenders, his demeanor crisp and casual.

From Los Angeles Times

The agents’ demeanor turned “cordial,” Sánchez-Gordon suspects, only after her light-skinned father let them in.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking at the podium with a somber tone, Harbaugh said he met with Harris at halftime and described the running back’s demeanor as “cold-blooded,” adding that he told him: “You’ll be back, kid.”

From Los Angeles Times

When I stood to greet him, I was surprised by his reserved demeanor, completely different from the confident image I had projected onto him from his now-vanished social media presence.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• attitude 
• disposition 
• mien 
• poise 
• presence