mean vs mien
Definitions
adjective
- having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
- (used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
- excellent
- characterized by malice
- of no value or worth
verb
- destine or designate for a certain purpose
- denote or connote
- mean or intend to express or convey
- have a specified degree of importance
- have in mind as a purpose
noun
- an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
Examples
Concentration now had to be aimed at the means of transporting the aircraft from the field to the carrier in Glasgow.
Before Malfurion could ask who she meant, Tyrande brought the glaive up in a salute and murmured something in the hidden tongue of the Sisterhood.
The main square is called “Rynek” (which basically means “central market place”), and in the middle there are two buildings: “Ratusz” or City Hall (compare with German “Rathaus”) and “Sukiennice”, a long one-level building not unlike a bazaar, filled with stores.
Definitions
noun
- dignified manner or conduct
Examples
Looking radiantly healthy - in contrast to her wan mien of recent months - she lucidly defended herself the interviewers tried to extract an apology from her.
In terms of its careful emphasis on surprise, artillery concentration, and methodical planning, Amiens pointed the way ahead to Alamein.
And the traces of this absurdity are visible in the mien of our politicians.
