Sentence examples for manner belied a from inspiring English sources
A modest manner belied a detachment that shaded into arrogance.
A Mix of Flamboyance And Whimsical Spirit Mr. Claiborne's laconic and diffident manner belied a flamboyant, even whimsical spirit.
His benign, light-hearted manner belied a rigorous belief in high standards but made it easy for young reporters and subeditors to take his lessons to heart.
So Mr. Wolf hired Mr. Thompson, made him a New York lawyer-turned-politician instead of a Washington one, and presto: Arthur Branch, whose folksy manner belied a shrewd intellect.
But his remote and reserved manner belied a steely intelligence and ambition that saw him become a national newspaper editor before his 40th birthday and kept him active in journalism for decades.
Current and former colleagues describe Stevens, 52, as a man of decency and intelligence whose easy manner belied a serious mind and a yen for tough assignments.
Mr. Gien, meanwhile, began to see that Ms. Nguyen's mild manner belied an adventurous streak.
Ibbs' formidable presence, reinforced by prominent mutton-chop whiskers and a gruff manner, belied an underlying kindness which his colleagues and staff remarked on.
His easygoing manner belies a fierce desire to win.
But his mild manner belies a confidence in his own instincts.
His easy manner belies a tough upbringing as the son of bar owners in the tiny town of Central, S.C.
