Synonyms of demeanor

demeanor

noun

di-ˈmē-nər 

as in behavior

the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

her warm demeanor made us feel at home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• behavior
• actions
• attitude
• presence
• manners
• comportment
• conduct
• deportment
• trait
• address
• bearing
• characteristic
• look
• posture
• style
• geste
• etiquette
• courtesy
• pose
• decorum
• politeness
• gest
• affectation
• poise
• mien
• form
• practice
• habit
• aspect
• proprieties
• air
• civility
• mores
• rules
• formality
• carriage
• mode
• attribute
• pattern
• distinctiveness
• protocol
• custom
• practise
• uniqueness
• fashion
• convention
• amenity
• strangeness
• peculiarity
• singularity
• trick
• weirdness
• p's and q's
• habitude
• wont
• oddity
• mark

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun demeanor contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of demeanor are bearing, carriage, deportment, manner, and mien. While all these words mean "the outward manifestation of personality or attitude," demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.

the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter

Where would bearing be a reasonable alternative to demeanor?

The words bearing and demeanor can be used in similar contexts, but bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.

a woman of regal bearing

When is it sensible to use carriage instead of demeanor?

Although the words carriage and demeanor have much in common, carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.

the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

When would deportment be a good substitute for demeanor?

While in some cases nearly identical to demeanor, deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.

your deportment was atrocious

When could manner be used to replace demeanor?

While the synonyms manner and demeanor are close in meaning, manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.

the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders

When can mien be used instead of demeanor?

The meanings of mien and demeanor largely overlap; however, mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.

a mien of supreme self-satisfaction

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of demeanor

While gamely playing the many comedy Everyman roles his general appearance and demeanor suggest him for, Sudeikis loved leaning into the strange as much as costars Will Forte, Fred Armisen, and Andy Samberg traditionally did, his grinning cheekiness putting his own unique spin on the proceedings. —Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025

In 1989, Dorrigo (played with a brooding demeanor in his senior years by Ciarán Hinds) has settled in Sydney in a fancy piece of waterfront real estate. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025

Mostert, one of the most likeable and charitable players on the team, was known in part for his big smile and friendly demeanor, and in larger part for his resilience and speed. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025

Thomas’ confidence was, in many ways, a product of de Lannoy’s coaching, where his friendly and encouraging demeanor helped Thomas grow from a shy freshman to a vocal upperclassman. —Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025

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