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The noun HONE has 1 sense: 1. a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors. Familiarity information: HONE used as a noun is very rare. â¢ HONE (verb) The verb HONE has 2 senses: 1. sharpen with a hone. 2. make perfect or complete. Familiarity information: HONE used as a verb is rare.
Like its synonyms bearing and demeanor, mien means the outward manifestation of personality or attitude. Bearing is the most general, but now usually implies characteristic posture, as in a woman of regal bearing..