noun
Uncommon
demeanor
dih-MEE-nuh
Demeanor (noun) means a person's outward behavior and manner, including body language and expression. Example: “The judge kept a calm demeanor throughout the trial.”
noun
1
A person's outward behavior and manner, including body language and expression.
"The judge kept a calm demeanor throughout the trial."
"His confident demeanor put the nervous interviewee at ease."
How to use demeanor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow someone comes across to others — their manner, expression, and general bearing.
UK vs US
Spelled "demeanor" in American English and "demeanour" in British English.
Common pairings
calm demeanor
professional demeanor
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Word forms
- Plural
- demeanors
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Etymology
From Old French demener ("to guide, conduct"), from de- plus mener ("to lead"), ultimately from Latin minare ("to drive").
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What does “demeanor” mean?
The word “demeanor” means a person's outward behavior and manner, including body language and expression. In plain terms, how someone comes across to others — their manner, expression, and general bearing.
How do you pronounce “demeanor”?
“Demeanor” is pronounced dih-MEE-nuh (/dɪˈminɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “demeanor” in a sentence?
Here is “demeanor” used in a sentence: “The judge kept a calm demeanor throughout the trial.”
What part of speech is “demeanor”?
“Demeanor” is a noun.
Where does the word “demeanor” come from?
The word “demeanor” comes from Latin. From Old French demener ("to guide, conduct"), from de- plus mener ("to lead"), ultimately from Latin minare ("to drive").
Is “demeanor” a common word?
“Demeanor” is an uncommon word in modern English.
