Deportment: meaning, definitions and examples
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deportment
[ dɪˈpɔːtmənt ]
good manners
Deportment refers to a person's behavior or manners, especially in terms of how polite, respectful, and well-behaved they are.
Synonyms
behavior, conduct, demeanor, manners
Examples of usage
- She exhibited excellent deportment during the formal dinner.
- His deportment in public was always impeccable.
physical posture
Deportment can also refer to the way someone carries themselves physically, their posture and body language.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her deportment was so regal that everyone noticed her entrance.
- The dance instructor emphasized the importance of good deportment for a graceful performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "deportment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comportamento
🇮🇳 व्यवहार
🇩🇪 Benehmen
🇮🇩 perilaku
🇺🇦 поведінка
🇵🇱 zachowanie
🇯🇵 態度 (たいど)
🇫🇷 comportement
🇪🇸 comportamiento
🇹🇷 davranış
🇰🇷 태도
🇸🇦 سلوك
🇨🇿 chování
🇸🇰 správanie
🇨🇳 行为 (xíngwéi)
🇸🇮 obnašanje
🇮🇸 hegðun
🇰🇿 мінез-құлық
🇬🇪 ქცევა
🇦🇿 davranış
🇲🇽 comportamiento
Word origin
The word 'deportment' originated from the Latin word 'deportare', which means 'to carry away' or 'to behave'. It first appeared in English in the 15th century with the meaning 'behavior or conduct'. Over time, it evolved to also include the sense of physical posture and body language. The term has been used in etiquette and dance instruction to emphasize the importance of proper behavior and carriage.
See also: deportation.