demeanor

Example Sentences

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Sal quietly seethes with irritation at Sonny’s misbegotten machinations, his chilly demeanor suggesting a tense and potentially dangerous volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The New York Historical, a museum in Manhattan, described her in a biography as “soft spoken and calm” but said that “behind her quiet demeanor was a powerful negotiator.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"He's very calm. Even when he does get upset, there's a calmness to his demeanor, which I think most people really gravitate to."

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The behavior is a complete 180-degree switch from Nina’s demeanor the day before.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

That’s when her whole demeanor changes as she steps out of her glass-enclosed booth.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles