Your demeanour is the way you behave, which gives people an impression of your character and feelings.
[formal]
From his general demeanour I didn't get the impression that he was being ironical.
...her calm and cheerful demeanour.
Synonyms: behaviour, conduct, manner More Synonyms of demeanour
More Synonyms of demeanour
demeanour in British English
or US demeanor (dɪˈmiːnə)
noun
1.
the way a person behaves towards others; conduct
2.
bearing, appearance, or mien
Word origin
C15: see demean2
Examples of 'demeanour' in a sentence
demeanour
His demeanour makes him a double joy.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Successful haggling requires the calm demeanour of the poker player.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
His gentle demeanour gives way only once or twice.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is a woman whose demeanour suggests she is the opposite of frivolous.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He is remembered by colleagues as being unflappable in theatre with a calm demeanour that soothed any histrionics.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
There's something about its look and demeanour that is slightly uncomfortable.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The reinvention extends to her general demeanour, too.
The Sun (2016)
Of course, his fragile looks and haunted demeanour tell a different story.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
If so, maintaining a calm demeanour could be your biggest challenge.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His demeanour was calm, as it had been throughout.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His putting was solid, his nerve held when it had to and his demeanour was relaxed and purposeful.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His granite constitution is a tremendous asset, while his relaxed demeanour means that he does not expend nervous energy.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It requires a bowler with a strong mind, a calm demeanour and a quick understanding of what is required.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He has claimed that he was talking under duress, an assertion that seems at odds with his relaxed demeanour in the video published on a tabloid website.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The technique has a deeply calming effect on your breathing and general demeanour - and it will make you walk 2in taller.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But casual demeanour belies a character that, say former colleagues, is rather unforgiving of those not in command of the facts.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He has moved into a new home, is engaged, and the settled outlook is being reflected in enthusiastic performances and a relaxed demeanour.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Despite all these lessons of history, though, there is something about his present demeanour that makes me think it might be different this time.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In addition, they may be able to highlight whether the behaviour you see is her general demeanour, or whether this is something between the two of you.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In other languages
demeanour
British English: demeanour NOUN
Your demeanour is the way you behave, which gives people an impression of your character and feelings.
...her calm and cheerful demeanour.
American English: demeanor
Brazilian Portuguese: conduta
Chinese: 态度
European Spanish: comportamiento
French: comportement
German: Benehmen
Italian: contegno
Japanese: ふるまい
Korean: 행실
European Portuguese: conduta
Latin American Spanish: comportamiento
1 (noun)
Definition
the way a person behaves
her calm and cheerful demeanour
Synonyms
behaviour
He was asked to explain his extraordinary behaviour.
conduct
Other people judge you by your conduct.
manner
His manner was self-assured and brusque.
2 (noun)
He was nicknamed ‘the Sergeant Major’ for his military demeanour.
Synonyms
bearing
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
air
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
manner
carriage
Her voice is cultured and her carriage is regal.
deportment
Deportment and poise were considered important for young people.
mien (literary)
his mild manner and aristocratic mien
comportment
Additional synonyms
in the sense of air
Definition
a distinctive quality, appearance, or manner
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
Synonyms
manner,
feeling,
effect,
style,
quality,
character,
bearing,
appearance,
look,
aspect,
atmosphere,
tone,
mood,
impression,
flavour,
aura,
ambience,
demeanour,
vibe (slang)
in the sense of carriage
Definition
the way a person holds and moves his or her head and body