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exterior demeanor

[ɪkˈstɪriər dɪˈmiːnər]
nounpl: exterior demeanoers
aparência exterior; comportamento visível
1. the outward appearance or visible behavior that a person presents to others; one's external presentation and conduct
Despite her inner sadness, she maintained a calm exterior demeanor at the funeral.
Apesar de sua tristeza interior, ela manteve uma aparência exterior calma no funeral.
2. the way someone appears or acts on the surface, regardless of their true feelings or intentions
His cold exterior demeanor concealed a warm and caring nature.
Sua aparência exterior fria ocultava uma natureza calorosa e atenciosa.
NYC Slang
how you're fronting; your whole vibe
Synonyms
outward appearanceexternal behaviorvisible conductbearingdeportmentfacade
Antonyms
inner naturetrue feelingsinternal charactergenuine emotion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aparência exterior; modo de ser visível
commonly used in everyday conversation
Portugal
comportamento exterior; aparência visível
formal and literary usage preferred
General English
presença; porte
alternative formal expressions

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep up appearances
put on a brave face
wear your heart on your sleeve
judge a book by its cover
appearances can be deceiving
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