demeanor

Example Sentences

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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 pudgy animals known for their relaxed appearance and calm demeanor gained popularity during the postpandemic period of short, serotonin-inducing videos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Surely, there has got to be some speck of humanity here, some microcosmic pocket of life detectable amid her robotic demeanor and Ratner’s styleless direction.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026

One that indicated a fair hand and well-mannered demeanor.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool