demeanor — a person's outward behavior or bearing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's outward behavior or bearing
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈminər/
Example Sentences
- Despite spilling coffee on his shirt before the job interview, Jake maintained a confident demeanor.
- The CEO's warm demeanor made even the newest employees feel comfortable approaching her.
- His cheerful demeanor at 6 AM meetings was either admirable or suspicious - nobody could decide which.
demeanor
NOUN[/dɪˈminər/]
a person's outward behavior or bearing
His calm demeanor stayed steady even as the courtroom erupted around him.
Dean chooses: mean OR nice - his demeanor!
A cleaner demeanor makes him much less meaner!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'demeiner' meaning 'to conduct or behave,' derived from Latin 'demenare' (de- meaning 'away' + menare meaning 'to lead'). The word entered Middle English and evolved to refer to a person's outward behavior or bearing.
Breakdown
de- (away, down) + mean (lead, conduct) + -or (one who) = demeanor (manner of conduct or bearing)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Despite spilling coffee on his shirt before the job interview, Jake maintained a confident demeanor.”
“The CEO's warm demeanor made even the newest employees feel comfortable approaching her.”
“His cheerful demeanor at 6 AM meetings was either admirable or suspicious - nobody could decide which.”
“The judge's stern demeanor commanded respect in the courtroom.”
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