n. the act of being present

n. the impression that something is present; "he felt the presence of an evil force"

n. an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

n. the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon"

n. the immediate proximity of someone or something; "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company"

n. dignified manner or conduct

n. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace"

n. a state of equilibrium

n. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world"

n. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"

n. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad

n. (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

n. characteristic way of bearing one's body; "stood with good posture"

n. the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage"

n. the feelings expressed on a person's face; "a sad expression"; "a look of triumph"; "an angry face"

n. outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

n. the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender"

n. failure to be present

n. the state of being absent; "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation"