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Demeanour: meaning, definitions and examples

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demeanour

 

[ dษชหˆmiหnษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comportamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฏเคตเคนเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verhalten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sikap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒะตะดั–ะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zachowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŒฏใ‚‹่ˆžใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comportement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comportamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tutum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–‰๋™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sprรกvanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธพๆญข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obnaลกanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hegรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั–ะฝะตะท-า›าฑะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒชแƒ”แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ davranฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.