Comportment

//kəmˈpɔɹt.mənt// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The manner in which one behaves or conducts oneself. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    dignified manner or conduct wordnet
  3. 3
    Deportment, bearing. countable, uncountable

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bearingactactionactionsactivityacts

Example

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"The pompous comportment of this arrogant young wind bag will put off potential voters."

Etymology

From Late Middle French comportement. By surface analysis, comport + -ment.

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