demeanor Definition
de·meanor (di mēn′ər)
noun
outward behavior; conduct; deportment
Etymology: ME demenure < demenen, to rule, govern oneself, behave < OFr demener, to lead < de- (L de), from + mener, to lead < LL minare, to drive (cattle) < L minari, to threaten: see menace
demeanor Synonyms
demeanor
n.
demeanor Usage Examples
Converse of object
- have: She gets along much better with Toga, who has a gentle demeanor.
- maintain: They will make your party come alive with excitement while still maintaining a professional demeanor and not rely on cheesy antics and props.
Adjective modifier
- calm: I was extremely nervous for my first lesson but Anne's calm demeanor immediately put me at ease.
- pleasant: Changing their routines mimi's pleasant demeanor setting a new in north america.
- professional: They will make your party come alive with excitement while still maintaining a professional demeanor and not rely on cheesy antics and props.
- gentle: Her gentle demeanor reveals nothing of the brutality she experienced at the hands of Iraqi prison guards.
- cool: But with her icy cool demeanor & nerves of steel, Penelope has proven to be a very valuable member of the IR organization.
- cold: Her seemingly cold demeanor belies an unparalleled passion for her work, and she's at her best when she's working alone.
Noun used with modifier
nonsense: While maintaining a strict, no nonsense demeanor, Frost uses encouragement and positivity as her core techniques.
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