de ‧ mea ‧ nour BrE AmE British English , demeanor American English /dɪˈmiːnə $ -ər/ noun [singular, uncountable] formal
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Origin: demean 'to behave' (14-21 centuries) , from Old French demener 'to guide' ]
the way someone behaves, dresses, speaks etc that shows what their character is like:
his quiet, reserved demeanour
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THESAURUS
▪ behaviour British English , behavior American English the way someone behaves:
Chemicals added to food may be responsible for children’s bad behaviour.
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Tatsuya apologized for his behaviour towards me.
▪ conduct formal the way someone behaves in public or in their job – used mainly in official or legal contexts:
Bates was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct (=noisy and violent) .
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The committee found him guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct.
▪ manner the way someone behaves when they are talking to or dealing with other people, which is shown in their expression, their voice etc:
She had a pleasant friendly manner.
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Suddenly his whole manner changed, and he started shouting.
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His initial manner towards her had been rather formal.
▪ demeanour British English , demeanor American English formal the way someone looks and behaves, which shows you something about their character or feelings:
She maintained a calm demeanour at all times.
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Wenger’s demeanour suggested that he was not happy with the situation.
▪ antics someone’s behaviour – used when you think it is silly, funny, strange, or annoying:
The drunken antics of some English football fans has brought shame on the country.
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The actor is becoming known for his increasingly bizarre off-screen antics.