All 3 Uses of
demeanor
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- The girl was young and of gentle demeanour, unlike what I have since found cottagers and farmhouse servants to be.†
p. 110.1 *unconventional spelling: This is a British spelling. Americans use demeanor.
- I imagined that they would be disgusted, until, by my gentle demeanour and conciliating words, I should first win their favour and afterwards their love.†
p. 118.0
- Elizabeth seemed happy; my tranquil demeanour contributed greatly to calm her mind.†
p. 196.4
Definitions:
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(1)
(demeanor) the manner in which a person behaves
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Much more rarely, the verb form may be used as a synonym for behave as in: "Try to demean yourself with dignity."