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formal demeanor

[ ˈfɔːrml dɪˈmiːnər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

professional behavior

Formal demeanor refers to the serious and reserved behavior that is typically expected in professional or formal settings. It involves maintaining a sense of decorum, professionalism, and seriousness in one's interactions with others.

Synonyms

professional behavior, reserved demeanor, serious conduct.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
formal demeanor	Appropriate for official events, gatherings, or professional settings where a high level of etiquette and formality is expected. He adopted a formal demeanor during the official reception The lawyer's formal demeanor impressed the judge
professional behavior	Suitable for workplace environments or situations that require adherence to job-related standards and expectations. Her professional behavior during meetings set a great example for the team Maintaining professional behavior is crucial in the office
reserved demeanor	Used to describe someone who is often quiet, keeps emotions in check, and doesn't show their feelings easily, usually in social or professional settings. His reserved demeanor made it hard for colleagues to understand his true feelings She maintained a reserved demeanor at the office party
serious conduct	Refers to behaving in a way that shows one is earnest and not playful, often used in situations requiring focus and responsibility. The CEO's serious conduct during the crisis highlighted his leadership qualities Teachers expect students to maintain serious conduct during exams

Examples of usage

He maintained a formal demeanor during the business meeting.
Her formal demeanor at the conference impressed the attendees.
The candidate's formal demeanor gave a good impression during the job interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "formal demeanor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comportamento formal

🇮🇳 औपचारिक व्यवहार

🇩🇪 formelles Verhalten

🇮🇩 perilaku formal

🇺🇦 формальна поведінка

🇵🇱 formalne zachowanie

🇯🇵 形式的な態度

🇫🇷 comportement formel

🇪🇸 comportamiento formal

🇹🇷 resmî davranış

🇰🇷 공식적인 태도

🇸🇦 سلوك رسمي

🇨🇿 formální chování

🇸🇰 formálne správanie

🇨🇳 正式的举止

🇸🇮 formalno vedenje

🇮🇸 formleg hegðun

🇰🇿 ресми мінез-құлық

🇬🇪 ოფიციალური ქცევა

🇦🇿 rəsmi davranış

🇲🇽 comportamiento formal

Etymology

The word 'demeanor' originated from the Middle English word 'demeneur', which came from the Old French term 'demener' meaning 'to conduct or behave'. The addition of 'formal' to 'demeanor' emphasizes the seriousness and professionalism of one's behavior in formal settings.