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mien

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of mien

the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality
  • the friendly mien of the librarian suggested that she was willing to offer any needed help
Synonyms of mien

appearance, aspect, dress, figure, garb, look, outside, presence, regard [archaic]
Words Related to mien

air, attitude, bearing, behavior, comportment, demeanor, deportment, manner, poise, pose

carriage, posture, stance

cast, mold, shape, turn

color, coloring, complexion

countenance, face, features, habit, habitus, person [archaic], physiognomy, superficies, visage
Phrases Synonymous with mien

cut of one's jib

Synonym Discussion of mien

bearing, deportment, demeanor, mien, manner, carriage mean the outward manifestation of personality or attitude. bearing is the most general of these words but now usually implies characteristic posture.
    • a woman of regal bearing
deportment suggests actions or behavior as formed by breeding or training.
    • your deportment was atrocious
demeanor suggests one's attitude toward others as expressed in outward behavior.
    • the haughty demeanor of the headwaiter
mien is a literary term referring both to bearing and demeanor.
    • a mien of supreme self-satisfaction
manner implies characteristic or customary way of moving and gesturing and addressing others.
    • the imperious manner of a man used to giving orders
carriage applies chiefly to habitual posture in standing or walking.
    • the kind of carriage learned at boarding school

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