demeanor

Example Sentences

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"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

Players want to compete for someone who inspires them and makes them better — not someone whose public demeanor seems rooted in frustration.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Mr. Homan’s calm, frank demeanor won media plaudits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Except...maybe her demeanor wasn’t quite as dreamy as usual?

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix