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demeanour

/ ɪˈːə /

noun

  1. the way a person behaves towards others; conduct

  2. bearing, appearance, or mien

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of demeanour1

C15: see demean ²
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Example Sentences

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Is this a government with a demeanour and posture that matches its majority?

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Their body language and demeanour was also criticised, with Lewis' carefree approach lending itself to accusations of players not caring enough about the results.

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Many of his victims were left unimpressed with his demeanour.

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Celtic had the scent of a treble in their nostrils and Brendan Rodgers had the air of invincibility in his demeanour.

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His famously calm demeanour, often typified by little more than a raised eyebrow in the heat of a big moment, has helped some of the world's most powerful dressing rooms find stability.

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