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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Commonwealth spelling of demeanor..
By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.
At Paisley, a station staff member politely but firmly asks why RAIL is taking so many photographs. The reply - that it's a magnificent station worthy of pictures - changes his demeanour and he's then very apologetic and says he "has to ask".
Use demeanour when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Demeanour means UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Commonwealth spelling of demeanor..
Common synonyms include demeanor, conduct, deportment, behavior.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect.
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