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demeanour

British  
/ dɪˈmiːnə /

noun

  1. the way a person behaves towards others; conduct

  2. bearing, appearance, or mien

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of demeanour

C15: see demean ²

Example Sentences

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I grabbed a quick word with their relatively new leader, Zack Polanski, just moments after the polls closed, and he wore the smile and demeanour of a confident leader.

From BBC

Custody notes, which were shown to the hearing, detailed Calocane's demeanour saying he had been talking about "seeing the devil".

From BBC

But he shed the glasses after laser eye surgery and adopted a less earnest demeanour that saw him impress in his ubiquitous media appearances during the election campaign.

From Barron's

Frank's honesty, upbeat demeanour and results meant he was idolised at Brentford.

From BBC

So too is the tone, demeanour and mood of so many I speak to - an unmaskable sense of gloom.

From BBC