deportment

Plural: deportments

Noun

• (behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
• Bearing; manner of presenting oneself.
• Conduct; public behavior.
• Apparent level of schooling or training.
• Self-discipline.

Examples

• Her deportment impressed her interviewers.
• His academic deportment did not match his degree record.
• The nun's deportment reflected her vocation.
• Their deportment changed visibly as the policeman approached.

Synonyms

behavior, behaviour, conduct, demeanor, demeanour, bearing, comportment, posture

Related Words

accord, behavior, comportment, etiquette