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demeanor
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  • I try to capture the calm demeanor my mother assumes when handling particularly bad cases.  (source)
    demeanor = manner (way of behaving)
  • It was decided that Trudy, despite her mild demeanor, could not be trusted.  (source)
    demeanor = manner of behavior
  • Mama's demeanor changed.  (source)
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  • Her geeky demeanor and hyperkinetic speech pattern reminded me of Jordan, my favorite character in Real Genius.  (source)
    demeanor = manner of behavior
  • I will, however, ask Dr. Armstrong to observe Miss Brent's demeanour very carefully.  (source)
    demeanour = the manner in which a person behaves
    unconventional spelling: This is a British spelling. Americans use demeanor.
  • No discrepancy existed between their demeanors as they stood bathed in dawn's first rays.†  (source)
  • Then, as I have said, their demeanours were quite perfect.†  (source)
  • My father was a volatile, extremely complicated person, possessed of a brash demeanor that masked deep insecurities.  (source)
    demeanor = manner of behavior
  • I chose the sloth because its demeanour—calm, quiet and introspective—did something to soothe my shattered self.†  (source)
  • Their demeanor is relaxed, as if this is business as usual for them.  (source)
    demeanor = manner (way of behaving)
  • I think of the man I met the other day: the calm demeanour, the soft voice, the warmth in the eyes.†  (source)
  • In fact, there was a brightness in his whole demeanor.  (source)
  • Continentals — and by and large the Celts, as you will no doubt agree — are as a rule unable to control themselves in moments of strong emotion, and are thus unable to maintain a professional demeanour other than in the least challenging of situations.†  (source)
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