Demeanor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /di-ˈmē-nər/ de·mean·or

Meaning & Definition of Demeanor

Demeanor (noun)

  1. behavior toward others, outward manner

Demeanor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

    "her warm demeanor made us feel at home"

    similar: actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment, conduct, deportment, geste (archaic)
    related: etiquette, form, manners, mores, proprieties, p's and q's, amenity, civility, courtesy, decorum, politeness, air, attitude, carriage, poise, pose, posture, presence, aspect, look, mien, formality, protocol, rules, custom, habit, habitude, pattern, practice, trick, wont, convention, fashion, mode, style, affectation, attribute, characteristic, mark, trait, distinctiveness, oddity, peculiarity, singularity, strangeness, uniqueness, weirdness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Demeanor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Demeanor:

Archaic: geste
actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment, conduct, deportment

Related Words for Demeanor

etiquette, form, manners, mores, proprieties, p's and q's, amenity, civility, courtesy, decorum, politeness, air, attitude, carriage, poise, pose, posture, presence, aspect, look, mien, formality, protocol, rules, custom, habit, habitude, pattern, practice, trick

Origin & Etymology of Demeanor

demean:2 + -or:2

First known use: 1529

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Demeanor

Frequently Asked Questions about Demeanor

What does "Demeanor" mean?

"Demeanor" means behavior toward others, outward manner. As a noun, it is defined as: behavior toward others, outward manner.

What is another word for "Demeanor"?

Other words for "Demeanor" include actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment, conduct, deportment and geste. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Demeanor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Demeanor"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Demeanor". Common alternatives include actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment, conduct, deportment and geste.

How do you use "Demeanor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Demeanor" in a sentence: "her warm demeanor made us feel at home".

Is "Demeanor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Demeanor" is a noun.

Is "Demeanor" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Demeanor" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Demeanor"?

"Demeanor" is pronounced /di-ˈmē-nər/ and divided into syllables as de·mean·or.

What is the origin of the word "Demeanor"?

"Demeanor" comes from demean:2 + -or:2. First known use: 1529.