Demeanour: meaning, definitions and examples
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demeanour
[ dษชหmiหnษ ]
behavior, attitude
Demeanour refers to an individual's outward behavior or overall manner, which reflects their personality, mood, or emotions. It encompasses both physical actions and visible expressions, including posture, facial expressions, and tone of voice. A person's demeanour can significantly influence how they are perceived by others, as it often communicates unspoken cues about their feelings. Understanding someone's demeanour can be crucial in social situations to gauge their state of mind or intentions.
Synonyms
attitude, behavior, conduct, disposition, manner.
Examples of usage
- Her cheerful demeanour brightened the room.
- He maintained a calm demeanour despite the chaos.
- His serious demeanour made others take him seriously.
- The professor's approachable demeanour made students feel comfortable.
Translations
Translations of the word "demeanour" in other languages:
๐ต๐น comportamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคนเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Verhalten
๐ฎ๐ฉ sikap
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒะตะดัะฝะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ zachowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฏใ่ใ
๐ซ๐ท comportement
๐ช๐ธ comportamiento
๐น๐ท tutum
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุตุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ chovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ sprรกvanie
๐จ๐ณ ไธพๆญข
๐ธ๐ฎ obnaลกanje
๐ฎ๐ธ hegรฐun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัะฝะตะท-าาฑะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ davranฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ comportamiento
Etymology
The word 'demeanour' has its roots in the Middle English term 'demeanor', which is derived from the Old French 'demenour', meaning 'to lead, conduct, or conduct oneself'. This, in turn, traces back to the Latin 'deminere', which means 'to lead down' or 'to bring down'. The evolution of the term reflects a significant shift in meaning from a physical act of leading to an abstract representation of a person's conduct or character. As language evolved, 'demeanour' became more associated with the way in which individuals present themselves to the world, encompassing both verbal and non-verbal communication. Over centuries, the term has retained its relevance in various contexts, notably in psychology, social interactions, and legal settings, where understanding a person's demeanour is essential in interpreting their thought processes and emotional states.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,881, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18878 relativism
- 18879 astounded
- 18880 trusty
- 18881 demeanour
- 18882 ferromagnetic
- 18883 stint
- 18884 entrust
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