List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 35

SYNONYMS: bearing, manner, demeanor, mien, presence.
These nouns pertain to a person's behavior as it reveals such distinctive personal qualities as his or her individuality or upbringing.

Bearing, the most inclusive, applies to both physical posture and general conduct: He has the erect bearing of a soldier.
Manner is a person's characteristic conduct or comportment: her pleasant, shy manner; their arrogant, overbearing manner.
Demeanor is behavior that reveals to others one's personality or attitude: His outward demeanor was genial and relaxed.
Mien pertains to bearing especially as it reflects an inner state of mind: She maintained her serious mien until the interview was over.
Presence denotes the quality of commanding respectful attention: He was a man of stately and handsome presence.