demeanour
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demeanour
(dɪˈmiːnə) ordemeanor
n
1. the way a person behaves towards others; conduct
2. bearing, appearance, or mien
[C15: see demean2]
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Noun | 1. | demeanour - (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature manners - social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig" citizenship - conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship" swashbuckling - flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior improperness, impropriety - an improper demeanor personal manner, manner - a way of acting or behaving |
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demeanour
U.S. demeanornoun behaviour, air, bearing, conduct, manner, carriage, deportment, mien, comportment her calm and cheerful demeanour
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Translations
سُلوك، تَصَرُّف
chovánívystupovánízpůsoby
holdningopførseloptræden
hegîun
izturēšanāsuzvešanās
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demeanour
[dɪˈmiːnər] (British) demeanor (US) n (= way of behaving) → comportement m
(= appearance) → maintien m
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demeanour
(dimiːnə) (American) demeanor noun manner; bearing; the way one behaves.
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