Mien

/miːn/
noun

The way a person looks or their manner.

She has a confident mien that speaks of her years of experience.
Visual representation of "mien" - The way a person looks or their manner

Often appears as...

  • confident mien
  • haughty mien

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noun

The way a person looks or their manner.

She has a confident mien that speaks of her years of experience.
Visual representation of "mien" - The way a person looks or their manner

Often appears as...

  • confident mien
  • haughty mien

Usage tips

Formal

Literary

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Visual Impression

Refers to the overall visual impact one's presence has on others, based on appearance and demeanor.

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Upon entering the room, his regal mien immediately demanded respect.
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Reflects Personality

Suggests aspects of someone's personality or character, typically through their facial expressions and posture.

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Her stern mien hinted at her no-nonsense approach to management.
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Subtle Nuances

Covers the subtle traits of someone's behavior or appearance that might not be immediately obvious.

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His thoughtful mien betrayed an underlying sadness despite his smile.
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Quote examples

Finley Peter Dunne

American Journalist

Vice is a creature of such hideous mien... that the more you see it the better you like it.
Portrait of Finley Peter Dunne

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John Dryden

English Poet

For truth has such a face and such a mien, as to be loved needs only to be seen.
Portrait of John Dryden

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Edward Dahlberg

American Novelist

Genius, like truth, has a shabby and neglected mien.
Portrait of Edward Dahlberg

Quote examples

Finley Peter Dunne

American Journalist

Vice is a creature of such hideous mien... that the more you see it the better you like it.
Portrait of Finley Peter Dunne

Quote examples

John Dryden

English Poet

For truth has such a face and such a mien, as to be loved needs only to be seen.
Portrait of John Dryden

Quote examples

Edward Dahlberg

American Novelist

Genius, like truth, has a shabby and neglected mien.
Portrait of Edward Dahlberg
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