demeanour
How one carries oneself
Demeanour is the British spelling of demeanor—a person's outward manner or bearing, the way they present themselves to others.
It encompasses facial expression, posture, and general conduct: Her calm demeanour put everyone at ease.
A professional demeanour suggests composed, appropriate behavior.
The word often appears in contexts assessing how someone handles pressure or social situations.
Manner of conducting oneself
- mannerWay of behaving
- comportmentManner of behavior
- bearingPosture or orientation
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
deportment · actions · habits · mannerisms · gestures · conduct · air · mien
Perceived emanation surrounding someone
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
- magnetismForce between poles
- gravitasDignified, weighty manner
- bearingPosture or orientation
stature · air · impression · countenance · aspect · appearance · look · expression
Graceful, unshakable calm
- calmFree from agitation
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
coolness · steadiness · self-control · sangfroid · aplomb · unflappability · imperturbability · collectedness
behavior
Manner of conducting oneself
- mannerWay of behaving
- comportmentManner of behavior
- bearingPosture or orientation
carriage · deportment · actions · habits · mannerisms · gestures · conduct · air · mien · style
aura
Perceived emanation surrounding someone
bearing · stature · air · impression · countenance · aspect · appearance · look · expression · visage
poise
Graceful, unshakable calm
- calmFree from agitation
- self-possessionCalm control of oneself
- equanimityUnshakable mental steadiness
serenity · coolness · steadiness · self-control · sangfroid · aplomb · unflappability · imperturbability · collectedness · balance
temperament
Inborn behavioral nature
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- natureInherent quality or disposition
- attitudeSettled way of thinking
mindset · outlook · mentality · persona · personality · constitution · makeup · spirit · humor · mood
demeanourinner life
One's private mental world
true feelings · inner self · true nature · psyche · soul
- calm demeanorOutwardly tranquil comportment
- quiet demeanorUnobtrusive personal bearing
- professional demeanorAppropriate workplace conduct
- stoic demeanorUnshakable emotional composure
- reserved demeanorRestrained outward manner
- laid-back demeanorRelaxed outward composure
demeanor, misdemeanor, misdemeanors, demeanors, misdemeanour, demeanours, misdemeanours