deportment
de
port
ˈpɔrt
pawrt
ment
mənt
mēnt
British pronunciation
/dɪpˈɔːtmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "deportment"in English

Deportment
01

dignified and respectful behavior, especially a display of etiquette during social interactions or in public settings

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Examples
The doorman greeted guests with polite decorum and proper deportment, as expected in such an upscale establishment.
Part of becoming a lady in the Victorian era involved lessons in deportment, such as posture, manners and poise.
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