mien
mien
noun \ˈmēn\Definition of MIEN
1
: air or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality : demeanor <of aristocratic mien>
2
: appearance, aspect <dresses of formal mien>
Examples of MIEN
- He has the mien of an ancient warrior.
- <the stern mien of the librarian suggested that she was not one to put up with any nonsense>
Origin of MIEN
by shortening & alteration from 1demean
First Known Use: 1522
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