Synonyms for demeanor
dɪˈmi nərde·meanor

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1. demeanornoun

   Synonyms:
   comportment, behavior

2. demeanornoun

   The outward way in which a person behaves, especially towards others.

   Synonyms:
   behavior, comportment

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.4 / 11 votes

1. demeanor

   Air is that combination of qualities which makes the entire impression we receive in a person's presence; as, we say he has the air of a scholar, or the air of a villain. Appearance refers more to the dress and other externals. We might say of a travel-soiled pedestrian, he has the appearance of a tramp, but the air of a gentleman. Expression and look especially refer to the face. Expression is oftenest applied to that which is habitual; as, he has a pleasant expression of countenance; look may be momentary; as, a look of dismay passed over his face. We may, however, speak of the look or looks as indicating all that we look at; as, he had the look of an adventurer; I did not like his looks. Bearing is rather a lofty word; as, he has a noble bearing; port is practically identical in meaning with bearing, but is more exclusively a literary word. Carriage, too, is generally used in a good sense; as, that lady has a good carriage. Mien is closely synonymous with air, but less often used in a bad sense. We say a rakish air rather than a rakish mien. Mien may be used to express some prevailing feeling; as, "an indignant mien." Demeanor goes beyond appearance, including conduct, behavior; as, a modest demeanor. Manner and style are, in large part at least, acquired. Compare BEHAVIOR.

   Synonyms:
   air, appearance, bearing, behavior, carriage, expression, fashion, look, manner, mien, port, sort, style, way

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.3 / 15 votes

1. demeanor, demeanour, behavior, behaviour, conduct, deportmentnoun

   (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

   Synonyms:
   conduct, demeanour, behaviour, doings, deportment, behavior

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1. • Trait

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. demeanornoun

   Synonyms:
   behavior, carriage, deportment, conduct, manner, bearing, air, mien

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1. demeanornoun

   Synonyms:
   deportment, carriage, behavior, bearing, mien

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1. List of paraphrases for "demeanor":

   behaviour

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1. Richard Himelfarb:

   [Clinton] will come to the debate armed with a deep knowledge of the issues, but ultimately has to show she can be likeable. She has to come off as dismissive [of Trump’s barbs] but not in a patronizing way, the debate is going to be decided on body language, tone and temperament. It will all be about tone and demeanor and much less about substance.

2. Marcus Morris:

   He always has a chill demeanor, it’s like having one of my better friends as the head coach. That’s the best thing about him, he’s wide open. He allows you to speak up. That goes a long way with players in this league.

3. Dan Stein:

   We all know that Donald Trump's somewhat unpredictable public demeanor can give people heartburn. We're no different, but Donald Trump's been fairly consistent along the way, part of what we're doing as an organization is tracking those promises and trying to make sure that Donald Trump delivers.

4. Heidi Heitkamp:

   I saw somebody who was very angry, who was very nervous, and I saw rage that a lot of people said,' well of course you're going to see rage he's being falsely accused,' but it is at all times you're to acquit yourself with a demeanor that's becoming of Supreme Court.

5. Sean McDowell:

   Even within the branch of Christian Apologetics at Biola University, there's huge differences even within the Christian world about how people approach their task in terms of what positions they might argue for, in terms of the demeanor that people take and their goals in doing it.