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demeanour

noun

Simple meaning

UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Commonwealth spelling of demeanor.

Pronunciation

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dihmeener

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dɪˈminɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Commonwealth spelling of demeanor.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Commonwealth spelling of demeanor.

Used this way, demeanour is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Gentle
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Keen and enthusiastic
Usage feel
Warm and expressive

Nearby words

  • demeanor , used mainly in Regional English

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whole demeanourgeneral demeanourcalm demeanouroutward demeanourmodest demeanourquiet demeanourgrave demeanourdignified demeanour

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Synonyms

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behaviourdemeanorRegional

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