Pronunciation: /dɪˈminər/

Definitions of demeanor

noun a person's outward behavior or bearing

Example Sentences

A1 His demeanor was friendly and welcoming.

A2 She had a calm demeanor during the interview.

B1 The teacher's demeanor towards the students was always positive.

B2 The CEO's confident demeanor inspired trust among the employees.

C1 Her demeanor exuded professionalism and authority.

C2 The diplomat's diplomatic demeanor helped in resolving the conflict peacefully.

adjective relating to a person's behavior or attitude

Example Sentences

A1 She has a friendly demeanor.

A2 His calm demeanor helped diffuse the situation.

B1 The teacher's professional demeanor set a good example for the students.

B2 Despite his serious demeanor, he has a great sense of humor.

C1 Her confident demeanor commanded respect from her colleagues.

C2 The diplomat's diplomatic demeanor was crucial in negotiating the peace treaty.

Examples of demeanor in a Sentence

formal His calm and composed demeanor during the meeting impressed everyone.

informal She has a friendly demeanor that makes it easy to approach her.

slang I can't stand his cocky demeanor, it's so off-putting.

figurative The storm's fierce demeanor was a warning of the chaos to come.

Grammatical Forms of demeanor

past tense

demeanored

plural

demeanors

comparative

more demeanor

superlative

most demeanor

present tense

demeanor

future tense

will demeanor

perfect tense

has demeanored

continuous tense

is demeanoring

singular

demeanor

positive degree

demeanor

infinitive

to demeanor

gerund

demeaning

participle

demeanoring

Origin and Evolution of demeanor

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'demeanor' originated from the Middle English term 'demeneur' which was derived from the Old French word 'demener' meaning 'to conduct oneself'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'demeanor' has evolved to refer to a person's outward behavior or conduct, especially in terms of social behavior and etiquette.