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demeanour

Noun

IPA /dɪˈmiːnə(r)/

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The outward manner in which a person behaves or presents themselves to other people.

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demeanour/dɪˈmiːnə(r)/

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Her calm demeanour reassured everyone waiting at the station.
He maintained a courteous demeanour throughout the difficult interview.

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demeanour — The outward manner in which a person behaves or presents themselves to other people.

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The outward manner in which a person behaves or presents themselves to other people.

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From an older use of demean meaning behaviour, probably influenced by the obsolete word havour.

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Demeanour often follows an adjective such as calm or professional.

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