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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But perhaps what elevates Pogacar to the top now is his respectful demeanour, paying tribute as he did in Paris to every one of his domestiques by name, before thanking his family.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Sullenberger's quick thinking and calm demeanour were credited with averting disaster.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Minho picks Ruby, a 28-year-old designer whose gentle demeanour matches his.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
"Modest in demeanour, yet monumental in achievement, Fergus never sought admiration, but earned it universally from team-mates, opponents, supporters and generations of young rugby players, who dreamed of following in his footsteps."
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
I think of the man I met the other day: the calm demeanour, the soft voice, the warmth in the eyes.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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