Demeanes

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To behave in a certain way, especially in a manner that reflects one's character or social position ; to conduct oneself with a particular attitude or style ; to exhibit outward behavior or bearing in various situations
2. To carry oneself with a specific disposition or manner, often judged by social standards ; to act or present oneself in a way that reveals personal qualities or social rank ; to display observable behavior or demeanor to others
3. To show a particular form of conduct or composure, especially regarding interaction with others ; to manifest one's social habits or personal traits through actions ; to assume a certain comportment or demeanor appropriate to circumstances

Etymology: "Demeanes" is the plural of "demeane," a noun for a person's outward bearing or manner. That noun descends from the Old French "demener," meaning to lead or conduct, formed from "de-" and "mener" ("to lead"), so the sense of leading oneself through life gradually became the sense of carrying oneself in a particular way.

Synonyms: behaves, conducts, acts, comports, performs

Antonyms: misbehaves, disobeys, misconducts