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单词 deportment
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deportment

(dɪpɔːʳtmənt)
uncountable noun
Your deportment is the way you behave, especially the way you walk and move.
[formal]
Synonyms: bearing, conduct, behaviour, manner More Synonyms of deportment

deportment in British English

(dɪˈpɔːtmənt)
noun
the manner in which a person behaves, esp in physical bearing
military deportment
Word origin
C17: from French déportement, from Old French deporter to conduct (oneself); see deport

deportment in American English

(diˈpɔrtmənt; dɪˈpɔrtmənt)
noun
the manner of conducting or bearing oneself; behavior; demeanor
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈbearing
Word origin
OFr deportement: see deport

Examples of 'deportment' in a sentence
deportment

Contrariwise, her elders could have used a lesson or two in deportment.
MacLeod, Charlotte SOMETHING IN THE WATER (2001)
Every time mass deportment had been attempted, it had ended in hunger strikes, riots, and every form of possible protest.
Garth Nix LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)
`Of course, she has marvellous...' said Wilshere, and his search for a word set the air quivering, `... marvellous deportment.
Robert Wilson THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2001)
(noun) 
Definition
the way in which a person moves and stands
Deportment and poise were considered important for young people.
Synonyms
bearing
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
conduct
Other people judge you by your conduct.
behaviour
He was asked to explain his extraordinary behaviour.
manner
His manner was self-assured and brusque.
stance
The detective shifted her stance from one foot to the other.
carriage
Her voice is cultured and her carriage is regal.
posture
She walked haltingly and her posture was stooped.
demeanour
He was nicknamed ‘the Sergeant Major’ for his military demeanour.
air
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
mien (literary)
his mild manner and aristocratic mien
comportment

Additional synonyms

in the sense of air
Definition
a distinctive quality, appearance, or manner
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
Synonyms
manner,
feeling,
effect,
style,
quality,
character,
bearing,
appearance,
look,
aspect,
atmosphere,
tone,
mood,
impression,
flavour,
aura,
ambience,
demeanour,
vibe (slang)
in the sense of behaviour
Definition
manner of behaving
He was asked to explain his extraordinary behaviour.
Synonyms
conduct,
ways,
actions,
bearing,
attitude,
manner,
manners,
carriage,
demeanour,
deportment,
mien (literary),
comportment
in the sense of carriage
Definition
the way a person holds and moves his or her head and body
Her voice is cultured and her carriage is regal.
Synonyms
bearing,
posture,
gait,
deportment,
air

Nearby words of
deportment

  • deport
  • deport yourself
  • deportation
  • deportment
  • depose
  • deposit
  • depositary

Synonyms of 'deportment'

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