Thesaurus results for DEMEANOR

Q: How does the noun 'demeanor' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of demeanor are bearing , carriage , deportment , manner , and mien . While all these words mean "the outward manifestation of personality or attitude," demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior. // the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter

Q: Where would 'bearing' be a reasonable alternative to 'demeanor'?

The words bearing and demeanor can be used in similar contexts, but bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture. // a woman of regal bearing

Q: When is it sensible to use 'carriage' instead of 'demeanor'?

Although the words carriage and demeanor have much in common, carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking. // the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

Q: When would 'deportment' be a good substitute for 'demeanor'?

While in some cases nearly identical to demeanor , deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training. // your deportment was atrocious

Q: When could 'manner' be used to replace 'demeanor'?

While the synonyms manner and demeanor are close in meaning, manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others. // the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders

Q: When can 'mien' be used instead of 'demeanor'?

The meanings of mien and demeanor largely overlap; however, mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor. // a mien of supreme self-satisfaction

demeanor

noun

di-ˈmē-nər

Definition of demeanor next

as in behavior

the way or manner in which one conducts oneself her warm demeanor made us feel at home

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How does the noun demeanor contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of demeanor are bearing, carriage, deportment, manner, and mien. While all these words mean "the outward manifestation of personality or attitude," demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.

the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter

Where would bearing be a reasonable alternative to demeanor?

The words bearing and demeanor can be used in similar contexts, but bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.

a woman of regal bearing

When is it sensible to use carriage instead of demeanor?

Although the words carriage and demeanor have much in common, carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.

the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

When would deportment be a good substitute for demeanor?

While in some cases nearly identical to demeanor, deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

your deportment was atrocious

When could manner be used to replace demeanor?

While the synonyms manner and demeanor are close in meaning, manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.

the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders

When can mien be used instead of demeanor?

The meanings of mien and demeanor largely overlap; however, mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.

a mien of supreme self-satisfaction

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Recent Examples of demeanor Prosecutors, however, emphasized her extramarital affairs and demeanor, presenting male witnesses who described her as provocative and seductive. —

Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 She’s got a big smile and an approachable demeanor. —

Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Jan. 2025 Aides and longtime allies said the soon-to-be former president’s face and demeanor told a much different story. —

Amie Parnes, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025 Calm and laid back would be the best way to describe Butler’s early demeanor in his first game back with the Heat, but the team-wide tension did eventually reveal itself. —

James Jackson, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for demeanor

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Part of his behavior plan includes exiting the classroom before a conflict escalates, school staff said in a police report.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that socially contagious behavior is hardwired in the brain.

— Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025