demeanour

/ dɪˈmiːnə /

noun

1. the way a person behaves towards others; conduct

2. bearing, appearance, or mien

Word History and Origins

Origin of demeanour¹

C15: see _demean ²

Example Sentences

For most of Friday morning, Combs maintained a non-reactive demeanour, sitting back in his seat and listening quietly as prosecutors accused him of ruining his victims' lives.

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Sciver-Brunt's demeanour around the press is relaxed but with a steely edge while Edwards has a quiet determination.

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But Nour stayed back because she had met Ahmed at a relative's home in Antwerp, and was immediately struck by his calm, considerate demeanour.

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And here's the thing: while they are all winners, they had the demeanour of those with pensive worry.

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Yet his demeanour and words show why he is an outlier in a sport that thrives on theatre.

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