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deportment Definition

de·port·ment (dē pôrtmənt, di-)

noun

the manner of conducting or bearing oneself; behavior; demeanor

Etymology: OFr deportement: see deport

deportment Synonyms

deportment

n.

conduct, manners, actions, demeanor; see behavior 1. See syn. study at bearing.

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.