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noun
The manner in which one behaves or conducts oneself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Deportment, bearing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
dignified manner or conduct
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: bearing, presence, mien
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: manner, personal manner
Narrower terms: dignity, lordliness, gravitas
History
From Late Middle French comportement. By surface analysis, comport + -ment.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
