noun
presence
An impressive personal manner that commands attention.
Even when she speaks softly, her presence commands the room.
Etymology
Presence first means being there. The personal-quality sense describes how forcefully someone’s being there is felt by others, especially through an impressive manner.
More examples
- The young actor has remarkable stage presence.
- Our new director projects a powerful presence in meetings.
- The role requires an actor with presence, not just a strong voice.
Forms
presence · presences