noun
demeanour
Demeanour (noun) means a person's outward behavior and manner; the British spelling of demeanor. Example: “Her calm demeanour reassured the whole team.”
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A person's outward behavior and manner; the British spelling of demeanor.
"Her calm demeanour reassured the whole team."
How to use demeanour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word as demeanor, just the British spelling.
UK vs US
Used in British, Australian, New Zealand, and Irish English; American English drops the "u".
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- demeanours
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What does “demeanour” mean?
The word “demeanour” means a person's outward behavior and manner; the British spelling of demeanor. In plain terms, same word as demeanor, just the British spelling.
How do you use “demeanour” in a sentence?
Here is “demeanour” used in a sentence: “Her calm demeanour reassured the whole team.”
What part of speech is “demeanour”?
“Demeanour” is a noun.
What is the meaning of demeanour?
"demeanour" (noun) means a person's outward behavior and manner; the British spelling of demeanor.
