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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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
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