mien

/mi:n/

Thân thiện

She carries herself with a calm and noble mien.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person's appearance, manner, or demeanor, especially as it expresses their character or mood. It refers to the overall impression given by someone's facial expression, bearing, and conduct.

Usage

The word "mien" is a formal and somewhat literary term used to describe the combination of facial expression and body language that conveys a person's inner state, character, or mood. It is often used with an adjective to specify the type of impression.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She has a calm and dignified mien that commands respect.
  • Despite the chaos, the captain maintained a composed mien.
  • His weary mien suggested he had not slept for days.

Advanced Usage

• "of (a certain) mien": This phrase is used to describe someone as having a particular appearance or bearing.
  • He was a gentleman of noble mien. (He was a gentleman with a noble bearing.)

Variants and Related Words

• Demeanor (n): Outward behavior or bearing. (A more common synonym).
• Bearing (n): The way a person carries or conducts themselves.
• Countenance (n): A person's face or facial expression. (More focused on the face itself).

Synonyms

• Demeanor
• Bearing
• Air
• Presence
• Aspect
• Countenance

Antonyms

• (There is no direct antonym, but contrasting states could be described as an) absence of expression, blankness.

Học thuật

Noun

1. dignified manner or conduct

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bearing
• comportment
• presence