Be, seem, etc. herself

verb

To behave or feel in a normal or usual way.

She doesn't seem herself today. Is something bothering her?
Visual representation of "be, seem, etc. herself" - To behave or feel in a normal or usual way.

Often appears as...

  • is not herself
  • doesn't seem herself
verb

To show her true nature or personality.

After a few weeks in the new job, she started to be herself.
Visual representation of "be, seem, etc. herself" - To show her true nature or personality.

Often appears as...

  • starting to be herself
  • being truly herself
verb

To act in a genuine manner, not pretending or putting on a facade.

She seems more relaxed and is finally herself around her new friends.
Visual representation of "be, seem, etc. herself" - To act in a genuine manner, not pretending or putting on a facade.

Often appears as...

  • finally being herself
  • acting herself
verb

To behave or feel in a normal or usual way.

She doesn't seem herself today. Is something bothering her?
Visual representation of "be, seem, etc. herself" - To behave or feel in a normal or usual way.

Often appears as...

  • is not herself
  • doesn't seem herself
verb

To show her true nature or personality.

After a few weeks in the new job, she started to be herself.
Visual representation of "be, seem, etc. herself" - To show her true nature or personality.

Often appears as...

  • starting to be herself
  • being truly herself
verb

To act in a genuine manner, not pretending or putting on a facade.

She seems more relaxed and is finally herself around her new friends.
Visual representation of "be, seem, etc. herself" - To act in a genuine manner, not pretending or putting on a facade.

Often appears as...

  • finally being herself
  • acting herself
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "be, seem, etc. herself"
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Emotional Context

Used when someone's behavior changes due to feelings or health.

Illustration for Emotional Context
After the argument, she doesn't seem herself.
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Observation Cue

Often a statement made by someone who knows the person well.

Illustration for Observation Cue
You're quiet today, not quite yourself.
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Temporary Change

Suggests a short-term change, not a permanent one.

Illustration for Temporary Change
Since she's sick, she's not herself right now.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Context

Used when someone's behavior changes due to feelings or health.

Illustration for Emotional Context
After the argument, she doesn't seem herself.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Observation Cue

Often a statement made by someone who knows the person well.

Illustration for Observation Cue
You're quiet today, not quite yourself.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Change

Suggests a short-term change, not a permanent one.

Illustration for Temporary Change
Since she's sick, she's not herself right now.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Context

Used when someone's behavior changes due to feelings or health.

Illustration for Emotional Context
After the argument, she doesn't seem herself.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Observation Cue

Often a statement made by someone who knows the person well.

Illustration for Observation Cue
You're quiet today, not quite yourself.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Change

Suggests a short-term change, not a permanent one.

Illustration for Temporary Change
Since she's sick, she's not herself right now.
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