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Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-mee-ner
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmi nər

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Origin :
  • late 15c., from obsolete Middle English demean "handle, manage, conduct," later "behave in a certain way" (early 14c.), from Old French demener (11c.) "to guide, conduct; to live, dwell," from de- "completely" (see de-) + mener "to lead, direct," from Latin minare "to threaten," in Late Latin "to drive (a herd of animals);" see menace. Sense in English evolved from notion of "conduct, manage" (oneself). Spelling changed by influence of nouns in -or, -our.
  • noun behavior, manner
Example sentences :
  • But to his relief he observed no change in the demeanor of his fellow-townsmen.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "I know it from your face, your demeanor all the time, whatever you're doing," he said.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • His manners and demeanor were extremely modest and unobtrusive.
  • Extract from : « The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 2, May, 1851 » by Various
  • Of course her words must have been appropriate, even as her demeanor was that of a mourning relative.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • The second shock was Serena's appearance and the calm graciousness of her demeanor.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • His demeanor changed; from conciliating it was of a sudden transformed to indignant.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • I hope that this rustling finery will impart some dignity to my demeanor.
  • Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
  • "I suspect it may," said the other, without the slightest change of tone or demeanor.
  • Extract from : « The Fortunes Of Glencore » by Charles James Lever
  • This demeanor added the last touch to Joseph's exasperation.
  • Extract from : « Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment » by Edward Bellamy
  • He was rather startled to observe the entire change in her demeanor.
  • Extract from : « Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment » by Edward Bellamy

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