demeanour

/ dɪˈmiːnə /

noun

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C15: see demean ²

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Endowed with a gentle demeanour, he is almost always clutching a small notebook, which he scribbles on intermittently.

His general demeanour was very impressive indeed, and a kindly look lit up his well-chiseled face.

The demeanour of the house of assembly in the following years remained unaltered.

His demeanour at the trial was quiet and dignified; and on the 31st of October 1793 he died bravely with several other Girondists.

Good clothes, quiet demeanour, and numerical smallness are the striking characteristics.

In fact, his dress and whole demeanour were of one who had a far more intimate knowledge of certain phases of life than he should.

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