Disported: meaning, definitions and examples
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disported
[ dɪsˈpɔːrtɪd ]
past tense
Disported is the past tense of the verb 'disport', which means to amuse oneself in a lively or careless way. It can refer to engaging in playful or fun activities, often in a carefree manner. This word is often used in literary contexts where characters are portrayed as frolicking or enjoying leisure time. The term carries a light-hearted connotation, suggesting a joyful and untroubled spirit.
Synonyms
entertained, frolicked, played.
Examples of usage
- The children disported by the river.
- They disported themselves in the summer sun.
- The guests disported on the lawn during the picnic.
Translations
Translations of the word "disported" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deslocado
🇮🇳 बिखर गया
🇩🇪 abgeschoben
🇮🇩 dipindahkan
🇺🇦 висланий
🇵🇱 przesiedlony
🇯🇵 追放された
🇫🇷 déporté
🇪🇸 deportado
🇹🇷 sınır dışı edilmiş
🇰🇷 추방된
🇸🇦 مُرحَّل
🇨🇿 vyhoštěný
🇸🇰 vyhostený
🇨🇳 被驱逐的
🇸🇮 deportiran
🇮🇸 útrýmdur
🇰🇿 депортацияланған
🇬🇪 დეპორტირებული
🇦🇿 deportasiya edilmiş
🇲🇽 deportado
Etymology
The word 'disport' comes from the Late Middle English 'disporten', derived from the Old French word 'desporter', which means to amuse oneself. This, in turn, stems from the Latin 'deportare', meaning to carry away or divert.Throughout history, 'disport' has been embraced in literature and poetry, often depicting moments of leisure and enjoyment. Its usage has evolved, but it retains its connotation of levity and carefreeness. While the term is less common in modern vernacular, it still appears in literary works to evoke a sense of whimsical enjoyment or playful abandon.