Mien — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmēn/

Meaning & Definition of Mien

Mien (noun)

  1. air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality, demeanor
  2. appearance, aspect

Mien (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality

    "the friendly mien of the librarian suggested that she was willing to offer any needed help"

    similar: appearance, aspect, dress, figure, garb, look, outside, presence, regard (archaic), cut of one's jib
    related: air, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose, carriage, posture, stance, cast, mold, shape, turn, color, coloring, complexion, countenance, face, features, habit, habitus, person (archaic), physiognomy, superficies, visage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mien

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mien:

Archaic: regard
appearance, aspect, dress, figure, garb, look, outside, presence, cut of one's jib

Related Words for Mien

air, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose, carriage, posture, stance, cast, mold, shape, turn, color, coloring, complexion, countenance, face, features, habit, habitus, person, physiognomy, superficies, visage

Origin & Etymology of Mien

by shortening & alteration from demean:2

First known use: circa 1522

Frequently Asked Questions about Mien

What does "Mien" mean?

"Mien" means air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality, demeanor. As a noun, it is defined as: air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality, demeanor.

What is another word for "Mien"?

Other words for "Mien" include appearance, aspect, dress, figure, garb, look, outside and presence. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mien" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mien"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mien". Common alternatives include appearance, aspect, dress, figure, garb, look, outside, presence, regard and cut of one's jib.

How do you use "Mien" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mien" in a sentence: "the friendly mien of the librarian suggested that she was willing to offer any needed help".

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

"Mien" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Mien"?

"Mien" is pronounced /ˈmēn/.

What is the origin of the word "Mien"?

"Mien" comes from by shortening & alteration from demean:2. First known use: circa 1522.

What is another word for "Mien" meaning "the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality"?

When "Mien" (noun) means the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality, synonyms include appearance, aspect, dress, figure, garb and look.