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View usage for: (miːn) singular noun [usually poss NOUN]Someone's mien is their general appearance and manner, especially the expression on their face, which shows what they are feeling or thinking. [literary] It was impossible to tell from his mien whether he was offended. ...his mild manner and aristocratic mien. Synonyms: demeanour, look, air, bearing More Synonyms of mien (miːn) noun literary a person's manner, bearing, or appearance, expressing personality or mood a noble mien Word origin C16: probably variant of obsolete demean appearance; related to French mine aspect (min) noun1. a way of carrying and conducting oneself; manner 2. a way of looking; appearance SIMILAR WORDS: ˈbearing Word origin aphetic for demean 2, but altered by assoc. with Fr mine, look, air < Bret min, muzzle, beak Examples of 'mien' in a sentencemien Definition a person's manner, bearing, or appearance his mild manner and aristocratic mien - midriff
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Additional synonymsDefinition a person's general social conduct She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour. Synonyms manner, attitude, conduct, appearance, aspect, presence, behaviour, tone, carriage, posture, demeanour, deportment, mien (literary), air, comportment Definition the way a person holds and moves his or her head and body Her voice is cultured and her carriage is regal. Synonyms bearing, posture, gait, deportment, airDefinition the face or facial expression He met each inquiry with an impassive countenance. Synonyms face, features, expression, look, appearance, aspect, visage, mien (literary), physiognomyDefinition the way in which a person moves and stands Deportment and poise were considered important for young people. Synonyms bearing, conduct, behaviour, manner, stance, carriage, posture, demeanour, air, mien (literary), comportment Definition style or fashion They've opted for a rustic look in the kitchen. Synonyms appearance, effect, bearing, face, air, style, fashion, cast, aspect, manner, expression, impression, complexion, guise, countenance (literary), semblance, demeanour, mien (literary), l%k Definition a person's bearing and behaviour His manner was self-assured and brusque. Synonyms behaviour, look, air, bearing, conduct, appearance, aspect, presence, tone, demeanour, deportment, mien (literary), comportment Definition impressive personal appearance or bearing Hendrix's stage presence appealed to thousands of teenage rebels. Synonyms personality, bearing, appearance, aspect, air, ease, carriage, aura, poise, demeanour, self-assurance, mien (literary), comportment |