deportment

CEFRC1

/dɪˈpɔːtmənt/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person's behavior, especially in a formal situation.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Apparent level of schooling or training.

Examples

  • She gave her reporters social deportment tips.

  • Her deportment impressed her interviewers.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈpɔɹt.mənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Conduct; public behavior.

  2. Bearing; manner of presenting oneself.

  3. Self-discipline.

More examples

In context

  • His academic deportment did not match his degree record.

  • Their deportment changed visibly as the policeman approached.

  • The nun's deportment reflected her vocation.

Synonyms

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The finishing school emphasized proper blank and grace in public settings.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Late Middle French deportement (French déportement). By surface analysis, deport + -ment.