demeanor
Intermediatezipf 3.20Pronunciation
/dɪˈmiːnər/(dih-MEE-nur)
Part of speech
nounneutral
Chinese
举止;态度;外表行为方式
Definition
A person's outward manner or behaviour; the way someone appears to others.
Word family
- (related: demean /dɪˈmiːn/ v — to lower in dignity — different word)
Collocations
- calm demeanor
- professional demeanor
- friendly demeanor
- change in demeanor
- outward demeanor
Examples
- 1.Despite the chaos around her, she maintained a calm, composed demeanor throughout the emergency. (outward manner)
- 2.His cold demeanor made it difficult for colleagues to approach him. (behavioral manner)
Synonyms
- manner/ˈmænər/— the way a person behaves — more common
- bearing/ˈbɛərɪŋ/— the way someone holds or conducts themselves — more physical
- comportment/kəmˈpɔːrtmənt/— behaviour — more formal
Etymology
from Old French "demener" (to lead, conduct) — de- (completely) + mener (to lead) — how one conducts oneself