deportment
deportment
Definition
de·port·ment (dē pôrt′mənt, di-)
noun
the manner of conducting or bearing oneself; behavior; demeanor
Etymology: OFr deportement: see deport
deportment
Synonyms
deportment
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- lady: The point is, have you or have you not the bearing and deportment of a lady?
Converse of object
- teach: Be taught deportment, have your nails painted and have your eyebrows plucked ( if you dare ) by an understanding female.
Adjective modifier
- general: Top F Footwork: In Highland dancing competitions dancers are judged on three basic areas: timing, technique and general deportment.
- good: All Clearwings must have good size, large heads, good deportment and balance, like any other color or variety.
Modifies a noun
- prise: The hard work must have showed as the band was also delighted to be awarded the best deportment prize at Heyrod.
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