Demeanor – Outward behaviour or bearing

(Pronounced duh-mean-or)

To remember the definition of the word demeanor, use the following mnemonic:

The meaner (demeanor) she got the more her outward appearance and bearing became menacing.

Examples of demeanor in a sentence

Jack’s disruptive demeanor got him kicked out of school for a week.

It was obvious from the man’s anxious demeanor that he was nervous about being on the witness stand.

Rose had such a friendly demeanor that everyone wanted to be her friend.