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Pronunciation: [dɪmˈiːnə] (IPA)

Demeanor is a word that describes a person's behavior, attitude, or mannerisms. Synonyms for demeanor include attitude, behavior, conduct, bearing, disposition, presence, and manner. Attitude refers to a person's overall outlook or opinion on something, while behavior describes one's actions or conduct. Conduct can be used to describe a particular instance of behavior or actions. Bearing refers to a person's physical or emotional presence, while disposition relates to their natural state of mind and tendency towards certain behaviors. Presence describes the impact someone has on others, and manner refers to a person's overall way of behaving or carrying themselves.

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Usage examples for Demeanor

I possess not that gravity of countenance, nor that dignity of demeanor, nor that solemnity of vocal utterance, so necessary to give full zest even to a well-told tale.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
The majority portrayed a pioneer soul of stern and earnest demeanor.
"Epistles-from-Pap-Letters-from-the-man-known-as-The-Will-Rogers-of-Indiana"
Durham, Andrew Everett
The man's demeanor was harsh; there were deep circles under his large eyes; his cheeks were slightly puffed, and, as he opened his newspaper, he looked like one who had not slept.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker

Famous quotes with Demeanor

  • If you treat with courtesy your equal, who is privileged to resent an impertinence, how much more cautious should you be to your dependents, from whom you demand a respectful demeanor.
    Robert Chambers
  • I always try to keep a pretty conservative demeanor on the court.
    Julius Erving
  • If you make a habit of sincere prayer, your life will be very noticeably and profoundly altered. Prayer stamps with its indelible mark our actions and demeanor. A tranquility of bearing, a facial and bodily repose, are observed in those whose inner lives are thus enriched. . . . Properly understood, prayer is a mature activity indispensable to the fullest development of personality . . . . Only in prayer do we achieve that complete and harmonious assembly of body, mind and spirit which gives the frail human reed its unshakable strengths.
    Alexis Carrel
  • You'll often meet people who will try to belittle you. You mustn't get discouraged by their derogatory demeanor. The higher you soar, the smaller you'll always appear to those who cannot fly. You keep your spirits high, and continue to soar high in the sky; no matter what others say or do.
    Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate
  • He came round my house the other day, Thomas Piketty, French as kissing, with eyes that twinkled like petrol in a puddle. He had, though, the demeanor I know well, that of a man besieged by diagonal stabs of insidious judgment.
    Russell Brand

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