Feb 01, 2008 07:39
mien \MEEN\, noun:
1. Manner or bearing, especially as expressive of mood, attitude, or personality; demeanor.
2. Aspect; appearance.
Mien perhaps derives from French mine, "bearing, expression," from Breton min, "beak, snout," hence "a person's face."
Example
When Hugh posed with arm akimbo on the "House" set wearing an "Everybody Lies" t-shirt, he struck a slutty mien.