- a variation of demeanor.
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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They oversaw a conga line led by cartoon character Peppa Pig, and an exuberant half-time show by drag queens Miss Demeanour, Mercedes Benz and Tamara Thomas.
From BBC • May 11, 2023
And you, my Lords, are so far from being any Causers of it, that I take as much comfort in your dutiful Demeanour, as I am justly distasted with their Proceedings.
From Charles I Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
In Household Words for 14th June 1856, Dickens has an article on ‘The Demeanour of Murderers.’
From The Problem of 'Edwin Drood' A Study in the Methods of Dickens by Nicoll, W. Robertson
At the same time the King's concubines were equally divided, but here eight divisions were sufficient: "Mistress," "Noble Lady," "Resplendent Exemplar," "Chaste Exemplar," "Resplendent Demeanour," "Chaste Demeanour," "Resplendent Beauty," and "Chaste Beauty."
From Korea's Fight for Freedom by Mckenzie, F. A. (Frederick Arthur)
And know you: your chivalrous Demeanour and fair features have o'ercome This stubborn heart.
From Turandot, Princess of China A Chinoiserie in Three Acts by Bithell, Jethro
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