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demeanor Definition

de·meanor (di mēnər)

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.

behavior, deportment, manner; see attitude 2, bearing 2, behavior 1. See syn. study at bearing.

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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