Mien
(noun)
A person's appearance, bearing, or manner, especially as an indication of their character or attitude.
Origin:
Old english mĒ£nan, from the germanic base of may, refers to a person's appearance, bearing, or manner, especially as an indication of their character or attitude.
Examples:
- He had a serious mien that made him appear older than his actual age.
- Her mien was confident and self-assured, she seemed to be in control of the situation.
- The mien of the new CEO was one of authority and command.
- His mien was friendly, but there was a hint of sadness in his eyes.
- The mien of a person can reveal a lot about their inner state, it's not only about physical appearance, it also includes posture, facial expression and body language.