Deportment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /di-ˈpȯrt-mənt/ de·port·ment

Meaning & Definition of Deportment

Deportment (noun)

  1. the manner in which one conducts oneself, behavior

Deportment (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

    "her deportment during the bitter divorce was a model of self-restraint and class"

    similar: actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment, conduct, demeanor, geste (archaic)
    related: etiquette, form, manners, mores, proprieties, p's and q's, amenity, civility, courtesy, decorum, politeness, air, attitude, carriage, poise, pose, posture, presence, aspect, look, mien, formality, protocol, rules, custom, habit, habitude, pattern, practice, trick, wont, convention, fashion, mode, style, affectation, attribute, characteristic, mark, trait, distinctiveness, oddity, peculiarity, singularity, strangeness, uniqueness, weirdness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Deportment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Deportment:

Archaic: geste
actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment, conduct, demeanor

Related Words for Deportment

etiquette, form, manners, mores, proprieties, p's and q's, amenity, civility, courtesy, decorum, politeness, air, attitude, carriage, poise, pose, posture, presence, aspect, look, mien, formality, protocol, rules, custom, habit, habitude, pattern, practice, trick

Origin & Etymology of Deportment

First known use: 1601

Frequently Asked Questions about Deportment

What does "Deportment" mean?

"Deportment" means the manner in which one conducts oneself, behavior. As a noun, it is defined as: the manner in which one conducts oneself, behavior.

What is another word for "Deportment"?

Other words for "Deportment" include actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment, conduct, demeanor and geste. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Deportment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Deportment"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Deportment". Common alternatives include actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment, conduct, demeanor and geste.

How do you use "Deportment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Deportment" in a sentence: "her deportment during the bitter divorce was a model of self-restraint and class".

Is "Deportment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Deportment" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Deportment"?

"Deportment" is pronounced /di-ˈpȯrt-mənt/ and divided into syllables as de·port·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Deportment"?

First known use: 1601.

What is another word for "Deportment" meaning "the way or manner in which one conducts oneself"?

When "Deportment" (noun) means the way or manner in which one conducts oneself, synonyms include actions, address, bearing, behavior, comportment and conduct.