deportment
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de·port·ment
(dĭ-pôrt′mənt)n.
A manner of personal conduct; behavior. See Synonyms at behavior.
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deportment
(dɪˈpɔːtmənt)n
the manner in which a person behaves, esp in physical bearing: military deportment.
[C17: from French déportement, from Old French deporter to conduct (oneself); see deport]
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de•port•ment
(dɪˈpɔrt mənt, -ˈpoʊrt-)n.
conduct; behavior.
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Noun | 1. | deportment - (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature manners - social deportment; "he has the manners of a pig" citizenship - conduct as a citizen; "award for good citizenship" swashbuckling - flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior improperness, impropriety - an improper demeanor personal manner, manner - a way of acting or behaving |
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deportment
noun bearing, conduct, behaviour, manner, stance, carriage, posture, demeanour, air, mien, comportment Deportment and poise were considered important for young ladies.
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deportment
nounThe manner in which one behaves:
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